FAU - LogoThe Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for anAssociate Heisenberg Professor of Molecular Neuropathology (tenure track W2 to W3)at the Institute of Neuropathology. The position is to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible profile in research and teaching. The focus of the professorship is on diseases of the central nervous system that are associated with drug-resistant epilepsy.Collaboration in the research networks of the Faculty of Medicine (Collaborative Research Centers, Research Training Groups, Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research) is expected, as is participation in student teaching. The Faculty of Medicine offers degree programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Molecular Medicine (BSc; MSc), Medical Process Management, Midwifery Science and Logopedics as well as the interfaculty programs Medical Engineering and Integrated Immunology.The professorship will be established as part of the Heisenberg Program of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The establishment of the professorship is dependent on the individual successfully applying to and securing funding for a Heisenberg Professorship from the DFG Heisenberg Program following the University's internal appointment procedure. Further information about the conditions of the Heisenberg Program and the Heisenberg Professorship is available at http://www.dfg.de. Ideally, Heisenberg funding should already be available at the time of application.According to DFG regulations, the position shall be initially limited to five years as a W2 professorship, which may be converted to a permanent W3 position after a positive evaluation by DFG and the university, three years after the initial appointment, if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met.Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. They should have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and relevant teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as assistant professor).The successful candidate should become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by October 10, 2024, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact med-dekanat@fau.de with any questions.