Professorship (W1 without TT) for Virus-Host Evolution

In the Department of Molecular and Medical Virology (MMV), a junior professorship W1 without TT (m/w/d) for virus-host evolution is to be occupyed at the Faculty of Medicine of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The future bodyholder*in is to

Virus-Evolution

in the European Union. The research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of persistence and immunoevasion as well as the evolutionary strategies of viruses in the host with particular focus on hepatitis E viruses. The development of an interdisciplinary research program is expected to combine the most modern experimental molecular biological methods with innovative bioinformatic approaches to treat clinically relevant questions in infection medicine for hepatitis E viruses. The aim is to systematically investigate basic mechanisms using high-resolution sequencing and high-throughput methods and to determine their significance for the patient's illness. The job ownerin is expected to use pioneering technologies that combine high-throughput-based experimental-molecular-biological processes with modern bioinformatic analysis approaches. The aim of this integrative method is to answer both basic scientific questions on virus-host interaction and to develop translational approaches for clinically relevant questions of infection medicine. In addition, the jobholder is to integrate into the research areas of the Faculty (Oncology, Neuroscience and Protein Sciences). Clinical and scientific cooperation with institutions of the Faculty of Medicine and the UK RUB in the existing research areas and development areas as well as participation in existing and future collaborative research projects are desirable.

Requirements Promotion with outstanding quality and the proof of special suitability for academic teaching are provided as well as the willingness to participate in academic self-governing. The conditions of appeal according to § 36 et seq. Higher education law NW must be fulfilled. a high commitment in teaching; the willingness to interdisciplinary scientific work; the willingness and ability to recruit third-party funded research projects; the ability to develop innovative research approaches at the interface of molecular hepatitis E virology, system biology and translational medicine; proven experience in the publication and production of scientific texts in leading authorship; Experience in the active participation of joint research initiatives, in particular in cross-faculty consortia and joint projects.

The employment is terminated for three years. After positive evaluation, an extension of three years is planned. Start: at the next possible time Apply until: 02.04.2026 The job is offered as part of the RUB's New Career Paths Programme - https://uni.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/neue-karrierewege- der-wissenschaft. It is initially provided with a fixed term of three years and the possibility of extending for another three years, subject to probation. The offer is aimed at young scientists who already have proven excellence in research in the written field. Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of the leading research universities in Germany. As a reform-oriented campus university, it unites in a unique way the entire range of large science areas in one place. The dynamic interaction of subjects and discipline cultures gives researchers and students the same special opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation.

The RUB stands for diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage the cooperation of heterogeneous teams and the professional path of people who are underrepresented in the respective areas of work. The RUB expressly wishes to apply for women. In areas where You are underrepresented, You are preferably taken into account with the same qualification. Applications for people with disabilities are also very welcome.

Further information: Applications with the usual documents (letter, CV, scientific career, copies of the certificates/descripts, catalogue of documents or Publication list, evidence of special suitability for academic teaching, course list, information of research interests and clinical priorities, listing of own third-party applications) will be requested by 02.04.2026 via our online application form.

Please fill out the following form and upload it with your application documents: https://www.medizin.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/fileadmin/user_upload/medical-fakultaet/academic/vocational/vocational/application_2023.docx Further information can be found on our homepage at https://www.medizin.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/dekanat/sachgebiet_service/berufung.html.de. Contact persons for more information: Prof. Dr. Eike Steinmann Tel.: +49 234 32 23189.

We are looking forward to your application by providing the ANR 5397 via our online application portal