The Department of Nutritional Science at the Faculty of Science at the University of Potsdam invites applications for

Junior Professorship (W1)
for Physiology of Nutrition
(Tenure Track)

Applications are strongly encouraged from highly qualified scientists who can demonstrate, through their achievements in research and teaching, that they have extraordinary potential to investigate physiology-based research questions in the area of nutritional science. Their research focus should be on molecular mechanisms of nutrition-related diseases, primarily concerning the investigation of age-related diseases, especially the role of protein modifications. The research aim is to develop nutritional strategies that influence the aging process and age-related diseases by modulating protein modifications. Preference will be given to candidates with special qualifications, specifically those with proven experience in physiology of nutrition. Applicants must have a university degree in natural sciences, medicine or veterinary medicine, as well as a doctorate, preferably in the field of physiology of nutrition. An independent performance history including internationally visible contributions, sustainable success and experience in the acquisition of third-party funds is required. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the national and international advancement of teaching and research in the field of physiology, contributing substantially to the visibility of the field. The teaching obligations include at first four semester hours in English and German in the bachelor’s and master’s courses of the Department of Nutritional Science at the University of Potsdam. The following application requirements for junior professors must be documented in accordance with Section 45 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (Brandenburgisches Hochschulgesetz, BbgHG): a completed university degree, pedagogical aptitude, and a special ability for scientificwork, typically documented by a dissertation project of outstanding quality. International experience, an outstanding publication record, and teaching experience are also desirable. The qualifications necessary for an appointment under Section 45 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (Brandenburgisches Hochschulgesetz, BbgHG) apply. Applications (with a presentation of your research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and documents, a list of publications, a list of conducted courses, a list of externally funded projects) should be sent to the University of Potsdam ausschreibungen@uni-potsdam.de within four weeks of the publication of this notice.