"Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Experimental Nuclear and Heavy-Ion Physics"

In a joint appointment, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Department of Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics, and GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH (GSI) invite applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting as soon as possible:

Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Experimental Nuclear and Heavy-Ion Physics

This is a tenure-track position for an initial six-year term. If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Full Professor (W2) will be granted. This position is open to individuals in the early stages of their academic career.

We welcome applications of candidates with an outstanding research record in the fields of experimental nuclear and heavy-ion physics centered around the exploration of the QCD phase diagram in the high baryon-density regime at GSI/FAIR. We invite candidates to contribute to the ongoing research program and to the development of next-generation experiments with a strong focus on innovative experiment technologies and instrumentation.

The candidates are expected to take an active role in existing and future research networks at the institute and the department. Experience in teaching and third-party funding is expected.

It is planned that you will be assigned to GSI (Berlin model) after a few years of working for Goethe University.

The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, 68, and 70 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented.

To apply, please submit a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de by 10. April 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Henner Büsching at buschin@ikf.uni-frankfurt.de.

Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de

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