Full Professorship (W3) for Translational Psychiatric Epigenetics

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a Full Professorship (W3) for Translational Psychiatric Epigenetics in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.

The future holder of this position will represent the field of translational psychiatric epigenetics in research and teaching by combining fundamental research in epigenetics with application to mental health and disorders.

We are seeking an internationally outstanding scientist in the field of epigenetics, who is able to integrate well into the research landscape of the Faculty of Medicine in cooperation with the Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, and the Max-Planck-Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Freiburg. Substantial contributions to the “Genetics and Epigenetics“, “Molecular Cell and Tissue Research” and “Neurosciences” focus areas of the Faculty of Medicine as well as to overarching funding structures such as Collaborative Research Centres and Clusters of Excellence are expected.

Of importance is the applicant’s scientific focus on basic mechanisms of epigenetics using model organisms such as Drosophila as well as innovative methodology to understand the molecular underpinnings of epigenetic diseases. We also wish for the candidate’s commitment to translate the basic molecular findings into an application to mental health. The candidate is expected to have an excellent, international publication record and a proven ability to attract third party funding from e.g. DFG and EU.

Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree in biology or similar, educational qualification and a very good doctorate degree preferably in genetics and/or molecular biology. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.

The position is tenured according to § 50 para 1 LHG. The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.

Applications with all relevant documents (incl. teaching experience) should be sent by e-mail no later than 20th November 2025 to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Lutz Hein, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany.