As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences.
The Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Cell and Developmental Biology of Animals
(Chair)
commencing as soon as possible.
Applicants should have an international reputation and contribute to veterinary and translational research by applying the latest methods using tailored, clinically relevant cell culture models of domestic and livestock species. Both basic and applied research should be represented.
The LMU Munich seeks to recruit an internationally distinguished individual who has demonstrated her/his scientific qualifications following the completion of a university degree, preferably in veterinary medicine or a related field, as well as an outstanding doctoral degree or comparable special qualifications through internationally recognized, excellent achievements in research and teaching. Extensive experience in cell and developmental biology, translational medicine, a strong international network, and a proven track record of securing third-party funding from national and international programs are expected.
The successful candidate is expected to collaborate intensively with relevant scientific institutions within and outside the faculty, aiming to strengthen the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s research focus in translational medicine in both research and teaching.
Teaching duties will include courses in embryology and histology, in accordance with the Veterinary Licensing Regulations (Verordnung zur Approbation von Tierärztinnen und Tierärzten, TAppV).
As communication with students, staff, industry and stakeholder will require knowledge of spoken and written German, it is germane for the successful candidate to demonstrate the sincere willingness to become proficient in German in the mid-term.
For appointments under civil service regulations, candidates must be under 52 years of age at the time of their appointment. In exceptional cases, this age limit may be waived.
LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.
LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members. Furthermore, disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.
Please submit your application in English comprising of a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees, certificates as well as a list of publications, teaching activities, third-party funding and a research concept to the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Veterinärstr. 13, 80539 Munich, Germany, via electronic submission (dekanat08@lmu.de, one single pdf file with max. 10 MB) no later than December 6th, 2026.
