Professorship (W2) for 5 years in "Mathematical Models in Medicine"

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI), Germany's largest non-university infection research center, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists are developing new methods and strategies to fight infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Together with the Leibniz Universität Hannover, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Georg August University Göttingen, and University Hospital Göttingen, HZI is a member of CAIMed consortium. CAIMed offers positions for doctoral students, postdocs and professors who want to conduct research and develop innovative methods at the interface between AI and personalized medicine at our locations in Lower Saxony. In international teams, HZI conducts cutting-edge research for improved personalized healthcare of widespread diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infections.

Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading institutes of technology and offers an inspiring work environment with a wide range of research and teaching opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. The 3,800 members of our academic, technical and administrative staff – including more than 400 international scientific staff – work together to ensure that our university successfully fulfils its mission of providing excellent teaching for our approximately 16,000 students and 100 trainees.

In your role as a CAIMed group leader, you will work at the HZI site in Braunschweig. The group is associated with the Department of Systems Immunology, a dynamic and interactive group of interdisciplinary researchers from physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, engineering, systems theory, and biology. The position comprises independent research possibilities, leading your own scientific team, developing your own research, and the option to pursue a long-term academic career. The position at HZI is associated with a W2 professorship at the Technische Universität Braunschweig according to the “Jülicher Modell” and will be co-mentored by Prof. Matthias Müller from the Leibniz University Hannover. The position is initially limited to 5 years. After a successful evaluation of the CAIMed project, confirming continued funding, an extension of the position for another 5 years is planned and a permanent appointment of the professorship will be sought based on demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.

Your responsibilities

Your role is to develop and lead your research group within the CAIMed consortium. The group will develop mathematical models to tackle medical research questions. Interactions between organs and physiological systems in the body play an important role in a variety of diseases, yet they are often insufficiently understood. This is particularly the case in the field of immune responses to infections and autoimmunity. The goal is to develop models that describe different functional systems and their interactions in multicompartment and multiscale models. Together with clinical and machine learning experts, you will work towards employing these models in the context of clinical research questions and patient data to develop new and optimize existing therapies.

Our expectations

A PhD in a quantitative field such as physics, mathematics, computer science, or engineering and a proven track-record of research excellence in mathematical modelling of biological systems.

Essential selection criteria

• Internationally renowned researcher in the field of Mathematical Modelling
• Profound knowledge of mathematical models in biology and medicine
• Successful track record of securing external research funding
• Experience in setting up and leading your own research group
• Strong teamwork, management and leadership skills
• Involvement in Bachelor's and Master's programmes, especially in relation to basic education in the field of Mathematical Models and teaching in English
• Readiness for interdisciplinary cooperation
• Commitment to increasing the internationalisation and international visibility of Technische Universität Braunschweig
• Commitment to diversity and equality
• Involvement in academic self-government

Requirements, § 25 NHG

• A degree in a relevant field
• Pedagogical aptitude
• Special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work, as a rule proven by an above-average doctorate
• Additional academic achievements, usually within the framework of a junior professorship, a post-doctoral degree (Habilitation) or through achievements equivalent to a Habilitation

Notes

Technische Universität Braunschweig makes personnel decisions on the basis of suitability, ability and professional performance. Our aim is to increase the share of women in academic positions. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women and will give preference to female candidates with equivalent qualifications. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and, if equally qualified, will be given preference in the appointment process.

Even though this is a full-time position, a part-time appointment may be possible upon request. Applicants (f/m/d) who are 50 years or older at the time the appointment commences and who have not acquired permanent civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) will be employed with employee status (Angestelltenverhältnis).

We are looking forward to your application! Applicants (f/m/d) are requested to attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Academic background (curriculum vitae)
• Academic certificates and diplomas (degrees)
• List of publications, including copies of 3 select publications
• List of externally funded projects and description of own role in these projects
• Research and teaching statement
• List of courses taught and results of course evaluations
• If applicable, add proof of parental/family care leave
• If applicable, add proof of disability status.

Please submit the application, including all documents, digitally via the online portal of Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Deadline for application: 2025-01-12.

Contact

Informal enquiries about the job can be directed to Prof. Dr. Michael Meyer-Hermann. For questions regarding legal matters, please contact Anne Fritz, T + 49 531 391 4350. For questions regarding the online application process, please contact Nicole Brückner, T + 49 531 391 4337.