Professorship in Pharmacology

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf

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We are the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) - and we stand for excellent competence in research, teaching and comprehensive healthcare in our clinics. Every day, our approximately 16,100 employees strive anew to make the world a little healthier with their contribution.

It is our aspiration to be one of the leading university hospitals - and at the same time the best employer in our industry. At UKE, for example, we firmly believe that successful and fulfilling work should be in harmony with employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. And as diverse as these are, so is our range of individual solutions.

Welcome to the UKE.

University professorship (all genders) for pharmacology at the level of pay grade ‚BesGr W3‘

• Job-ID: J000005976
• Contract Type: Temporary depending on evaluation
• Employment Type: Full time
• Closing Date: 29.03.2026
• Organization: UKE_Zentrum für Experimentelle Medizin
• Category: Professorship
• Department: Institut experimentelle Pharmakologie und Toxikologie

Main tasks

This position (reference number FK03-326/3) is initially to be filled for 5 years from 1 April 2027. A permanent contract is planned following a positive evaluation.

Cardiovascular research is one of the scientific priorities of the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf. We are looking for a person with a strong research record and proven teaching competencies who can actively contribute to the profile of this research area, which is part of the Hamburg Centre for Cardiovascular Research (HCCR). The professorship involves comprehensive participation in teaching students in the disciplines of medicine, dentistry and midwifery.

• Head of the Institute for Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology and representative for research and teaching of the subjects Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Establishment and profiling of internationally recognised research activities in the context of the UKE’s existing research priorities
• Planning and implementation of courses in Pharmacology and Toxicology, both as part of the curriculum and of postgraduate training
• Close scientific cooperation with other institutes and clinics of the HCCR and associated faculties of the University of Hamburg
• Active participation in joint research projects (e.g. collaborative research centres, clusters of excellence initiatives) as well as development planning and design of new initiatives
• Active participation in the design and introduction of innovative degree programmes at the UKE, as well as in the stronger integration of digital teaching formats
• Close cooperation with other preclinical and clinical subjects in the area of teaching

Teaching commitments

Teaching load according to the Teaching Obligation Regulation for Hamburg Institutions of Higher Education [LVVO] in its currently valid version. A reduction in the teaching load is governed according to Sections 15 et seq. LVVO.

Your Profile

• In accordance with Section 15 of the Hamburg Higher Education Act [HmbHG] of 18 July 2001, as amended, including proof of a postdoctoral lecturing qualification or an equivalent scientific qualification in pharmacology
• Completed degree in medicine or a biomedical science and doctorate
• Specialist qualification in Pharmacology and Toxicology or recognition as a pharmacologist by the German Society of Pharmacology (DGP)
• Outstanding publications and high international visibility in the field of experimental pharmacology
• Recognised research achievements, in particular through the successful acquisition of public third-party funding (e.g. DFG, BMBF, EU)
• Experience in leading scientific working groups
• Extensive teaching experience in the subjects of Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Experience in supervising students from different academic backgrounds in their final theses and dissertations
• Expertise in stem cell/tissue engineering techniques is desirable
• Experience in translating research results into practical applications (translational approaches) is desirable
• Committed design and implementation of teaching activities as well as innovative further development of courses in the Hamburg model degree programmes iMED and iMED DENT and in the training and continuing education of postgraduates is expected; experience in the use of digital teaching formats is desirable

Immunity status

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

Our Offer

• An innovative and family-friendly working environment in the heart of Hamburg (collaboration with childcare providers, free childcare during school/kindergarten holidays)
• Opportunity to participate in extensive training and continuing education programs at our UKE Academy for Training and Career as well as in a wide range of introductory events
• An attractive company pension scheme and access to a diverse spectrum of award-winning health programs and preventive healthcare measures

We offer a working environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. To emphasise this, we have joined the ‘Diversity Charter’. It is our explicit aim to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, especially among scientific personnel in the areas of research and teaching. Women with equivalent qualifications will be primarily considered. The same applies if a gender is underrepresented in the area of the vacant position. Severely disabled persons with the same of aptitude, qualifications, and professional performance will be given preference.

Your application

We look forward to receiving your complete application with a tabular CV, structured publication list, research concept, teaching concept, and equality concept aligned to our Hamburg site, as well as proof of third-party funding and other references and certificates. Please email your application, quoting the reference number FK03-326/3 by March 29, 2026 to berufungen@uke.de (as a pdf file).

Contact

Contact to the department

Prof. Dr. Andreas Engel
Scientific Director of the Centre for Experimental Medicine
+49 (0)40 7410-56170
ak.engel@uke.de

Recruiting contact

Recruiting Team
+49 (0) 40 7410-52599