The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a
Junior Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Protein Science (salarygrade W1) with tenure track to W3 (m/f/d)
to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term civil service position.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative scholar with the ability to work independently and a high potential for development in research and teaching. Applicants should be active and visible in the field of artificial intelligence and structure-based protein biochemistry and complement and strengthen the university’s profile in the field of biochemistry. Future-oriented and innovative research priorities of the successful applicant include for example the prediction of molecular properties such as structure and/or interactions of biological macromolecules, the development of novel methods and applications in the field of AI-/ML-supported visualization and characterization of biomacromolecular complexes and their dynamics, or generative molecular design. Expected are additionally a very good publication record in recognized journals or through conference contributions, the willingness to acquire external funding, and an interest in interdisciplinary collaborations.
The successful applicant will have the potential for outstanding teaching performance in the field of ML/AI as well as biochemistry and will show willingness for undergraduate and research-oriented teaching in both German and English, teaching export and the development of new master’s programmes. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to be involved in academic self-governance are also expected.
In addition to the general administrative requirements, prerequisites for this position are a university degree, proven excellence in teaching, and the ability to carry out scholarly research (generally demonstrated by the quality of the applicant’s doctoral research). No more than four years should have passed since the completion of the doctorate (date of the doctoral certificate). Exceptions may be made if there is an urgent need to do so (Article 60 para 3 BayHIG).
The successful candidate will initially be appointed as a fixed-term civil servant for a period of four years and may be extended for an additional three years upon successful evaluation as a university lecturer in the fourth year of employment. The teaching load is currently set at five hours of instruction in the first phase and seven hours of instruction in the second phase.
The performance agreement, which defines the criteria for the interim and tenure evaluation, is drawn up by the university and the applicant during the appointment negotiations. The agreement shall include criteria in the categories of research and academic teaching, and may also include Third Mission and academic engagement. The appointment to the W3 professorship depends exclusively on the outcome of the tenure evaluation. After successful tenure evaluation, the candidate is appointed University Professor (W 3) as a permanent civil servant. Further information on the Bayreuth Track process can be found via https://uni- bayreuth.de/en/appointments.
The University of Bayreuth views the diversity of its staff as an asset and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and any persons who can help make the research and teaching profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best practice club Family at University, and it offers “dual career support” for career-oriented partners of highly qualified employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of Bayreuth’s commitment to internationalization. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority.
Your application
Applications (CV, outlining education and academic career, list of publications, list of courses taught, research plan, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences Prof. Dr. Cyrus Samimi and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by September 13, 2024. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at
de*********@un**********.de
. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.
