Offer Description
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region – home to the RMU Alliance formed by JGU, Goethe University, and TU Darmstadt – JGU can utilize its full potential and showcase its dynamic, innovative power. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching at JGU, in turn, paving the way for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of…
its faculties and departments are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center, creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from all over the world.
The Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (IPBS) at the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences invites applications for the position of
University Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology
Salary grade W 3 LBesG | Civil Servant (tenured)
to be filled as of 01 October 2027.
Tasks and expectations:
We are seeking a candidate who is internationally recognized with outstanding achievements in a current research area of pharmaceutical technology. Experience in RNA research is desirable.
The professorship is located at the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (IPBW). The candidate’s research should represent a meaningful contribution to the institute’s focus areas, regarding both methods and topics. We expressly expect the candidate to establish networks within the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, the University Medical Center, and research institutes in the Mainz region, such as the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. The candidate is expected to acquire competitive third-party funding. In addition, the development of and active participation in research activities such as Collaborative Research Centers (SFBs) and graduate schools involving the faculty and/or the profile areas of JGU is desired. Involvement in the Transregio-SFB 319 “RMaP – RNA Modification and Processing“ and SFB 1551 “Polymer Concepts in Cellular Function“ is a particular asset.
The future holder of the position is expected to represent the department of Pharmaceutical Technology in teaching in its full breadth. The candidate will conduct courses in pharmaceutical technology in the state examination degree program “Pharmaceutical Sciences” (in German). We also expect the candidate to contribute to supervising final theses and doctoral dissertations. A license to practice as a pharmacist (Approbation) is required, as is prior teaching experience in pharmaceutical technology. The holder of the position actively contributes to advancing the contents and concepts of the degree program, e.g., in terms of modern didactical methods and the application of digital tools in teaching. Active involvement in academic self-administration of the university, the Faculty, and the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences is expected.
Where to apply
Website: https://berufungsportal.uni-mainz.de/datenabfrage/W3_PharmazeutischeTechnologie_2026
Requirements
Research Field: Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements:
- In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in section 49 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.
- In addition to a doctoral degree and other academic achievements, candidates must demonstrate, in particular, teaching aptitude and the ability to lead an independent research group. The additional research achievements may be demonstrated, in particular, through a junior professorship, a tenure-track position, a habilitation, or through work as a research assistant at a university or a non-university research institution, or through research work in the private sector or another sector of society, either in Germany or abroad.
- The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and JGU are committed to the close personal mentoring of students and therefore expect teaching staff to have a strong presence at the university. A cooperative, team-oriented and proactive work attitude, strong communication skills, and the willingness to assume responsibility – including further professional development in accordance with JGU’s leadership guidelines – is also expected.
Research Field: Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy
Additional Information
What we have to offer:
JGU firmly supports making family and career compatible and promotes its employees’ further professional development with an extensive range of human resources development opportunities.
JGU places great value on the diversity of its professorial staff and aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages female researchers to apply.
Candidates with severe disabilities or with equivalent status (as defined by section 2 subsection 3 of the Ninth Book of the Social Code, SGB IX) and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.
Selection process
Please apply no later than 09/24/2026 using Johannes Gutenberg University’s digital application portal, which you can reach via the following link:
https://berufungsportal.uni-mainz.de/datenabfrage/W3_PharmazeutischeTechnologie_2026
You can upload your application documents in German or English: curriculum vitae, information on research publications (including your five key publications) and competitively acquired third-party funds (including scholarships), academic certificates and diplomas, research concept and teaching method (a maximum of two pages each), information on courses taught (and teaching evaluations).
For questions regarding the job posting and the application process, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, Prof. Dr. Boris Kaus (email: dekan09@uni-mainz.de).
Information on data protection: https://karriere.uni-mainz.de/en/#hinweise-zum-datenschutz
Website for additional job details: https://stellenboerse.uni-mainz.de/jgu/job/56924
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (IPBS) at the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences
Country: Germany
State/Province: Rheinland-Pfalz
City: Mainz
Postal Code: 55122
Street: Saarstraße 21
Contact
State/Province: Rhineland-Palatinate
City: Mainz
Website: https://www.uni-mainz.de/en/
Street: Saarstr. 21
Postal Code: 55122
E-Mail: dekan09@uni-mainz.de
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