The Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin – Medical School of the Freie Universität Berlin and the Humboldt – Universität zu Berlin invites applications for a new faculty position (W3) full professor. This is part of an ambitious recruitment effort aimed at significantly increasing the complement of interdisciplinary neuroscience investigators in Berlin within the cluster of excellence ‘NeuroCure’.

Of particular interest are neuroscientists with broad expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology. Furthermore, researcher interested in mechanisms of neuronal damage, endogenous neuroprotection, regeneration, interaction of the nervous system with the immune system, neurodevelopment as well as developmental disorders and mechanisms of neuronal plasticity, will allow us to complement our interdisciplinary network.

However, demonstrated excellence in research is more important than the area of research. Thus, the primary criteria for appointment will be outstanding records of innovative research and academic performance, including landmark papers in leading journals, as well as high potential for establishing a rigorous and substantial independent research program, inspiring mentorship, and fruitful collaboration.

The position offers the opportunity to be involved in basic research training for medical students, to mentor graduate students with a strong interest in basic science and translational research. In addition to the PhD students that are actively pursuing graduate studies, we maintain a large and highly regarded MD/PhD program. Further, state-of-the-art genomics, proteomics, and neuroimaging facilities, as well as dedicated animal housing are available to all members of the neuroscience community. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an externally-funded research program and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level. Preference will be given to individuals whose interests are synergistic with ongoing research programs at the Center.

The Center’s institutions are equal opportunity employers, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected status.

Please send curriculum vitae, description of achievements and research interests to:

 Dean Prof. Dr. Grüters-Kieslich / Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany / email: neurocure@charite.de 

The search will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 17.12.09. The electronic submission of your documents is strongly encouraged. For additional information on research programs and facilities, see www.neurocure.de.

The successful candidate will join an interactive group of investigators in state-of-the-art research facilities at Charité Campus Mitte. S/he will have a joint appointment in a respective home institutions and the excellence cluster ‘NeuroCure’.