Academic ConnectTenure Track Assistant Professor (f/m/d) for “Engineering Immune Cells for Therapy”
11.07.2025, Professorships
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is seeking to fill the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor (f/m/d) for » Engineering Immune Cells for Therapy « in salary group W2 (limited to 6 years, with tenure track to W3) as soon as possible.
Scientific environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Medicine and Health, one of the most research- and teaching-intensive medical centers in Germany. Within the school, the professorship will be located at the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene. The institute boasts an excellent research infrastructure, which, along with the other relevant core facilities at the TUM School of Medicine and Health, provides an outstanding foundation for scientific success. Relevant research networks at TUM, in the greater Munich area, and beyond (including the TRR338/SFB LETSImmun, the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK), and the Bavarian Center for Cancer Research (BZKF)) offer an excellent and collaborative research environment.
Tasks
Responsibilities include research and teaching, as well as the supervision and promotion of young scientists. We are seeking an expert in the research area of "Cell and Gene Therapy" with a focus on the engineering of immune cells, preferably lymphocytes, for adoptive or in vivo cell therapies. Teaching responsibilities include participation in TUM's bachelor's and master's programs, particularly in the field of immunology for students of human medicine, biology, biotechnology, and biochemistry.
Requirements
We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of academic achievement and the potential to develop an independent research program at the highest international level. A university degree, an outstanding doctorate, or comparable academic achievements, as well as exceptional teaching skills, are also required. International research experience is expected (further information is available at www.tum.de/faq-berufungen/ ). Successful applicants will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner with relevant colleagues from the TUM School of Medicine and Health and other schools, and to actively participate in research networks.
our range
TUM offers performance-based career advancement from assistant professor to permanent associate professor, all the way to full professor, in accordance with the highest international standards and transparent performance criteria. The regulations of the TUM Appointment and Career System apply.
TUM offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community, embedded in the outstanding living and research environment of the Munich metropolitan region and characterized by a cosmopolitan climate with English as a recognized working language.
In addition, TUM offers attractive and performance-based compensation as well as the benefits of civil servant status.
The TUM Munich Dual Career Office offers individual career advice for the partners of newly appointed professors and supports them and their partners in integrating into Munich.
Your application
Equality is a priority at TUM. Therefore, we expressly welcome applications from qualified women. This position is suitable for individuals with severe disabilities. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially equal qualifications, abilities, and professional performance.
Application documents should comply with the TUM guidelines for professorship applications. These guidelines, the hiring requirements, and detailed information on the TUM appointment and career system are available at: http://www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting . There you will also find TUM's privacy policy regarding the collection and processing of personal data in connection with your application.
Please submit your application documents in English by September 5, 2025 , via the TUM recruitment portal: https://www.recruit.tum.de/
Contact: recruit@mh.tum.de