University Professor of Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry | Universitätsprofessur für Pharmazeutische / Medizinische Chemie
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Dienststellen: 9000 - 9640
Job Summary
The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is seeking an internationally recognized Professor of Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry to join its Institute for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will lead research in an active area of pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, preferably focusing on the synthesis and testing of small molecules and structure-activity relationship analysis. Experience in medicinal chemistry or RNA biochemistry is a plus. This role involves comprehensive teaching of pharmaceutical chemistry in German for the Pharmacy state examination program and in the Bachelor/Master Biomedical Chemistry program. The professor will actively contribute to curriculum development, secure competitive third-party funding, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within the university and with external research institutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly present, cooperative, and communicative academic to shape future research and education.
Required Skills
Education
Doctorate (Promotion) and additional scientific achievements (e.g., Habilitation, Junior Professorship, or equivalent scientific achievements).
Experience
- International recognition in Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry
- Proven research success, preferably in synthesis and testing of small molecules or structure-activity relationships
- Experience in medicinal chemistry or RNA biochemistry (advantageous)
- Successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding
- Leadership of an independent research group
- Active participation in research activities (e.g., SFBs, graduate colleges)
Languages
Additional
- Civil servant status for life (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit). Pedagogical aptitude required. High presence at the university expected. Cooperative, team-oriented, and constructive working style. Strong communication skills. Willingness to take on responsibility in academic self-governance. Approbation as a pharmacist (Apotheker*in) is desirable.
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