Endowed W 3- Professorship for "Rare Retinal Diseases” (f/m/d)
to be filled for the first time as soon as possible
The endowed professorship is provided by the Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete Foundation in cooperation with the Universitätsklinikum Mannheim GmbH and will represent the field of "Rare Retinal Diseases" in patient care, research and teaching and will be appointed head of the clinical section "Rare Retinal Diseases" of the Department of Ophthalmology at University Medical Center Mannheim.
The successful candidate sought should be internationally recognized in pathogenesis, diagnostics including phenotyping, relevant molecular genetics and possible therapeutic approaches in the field of rare retinal diseases. Sound practical experience in the clinical management of affected children, adults and their families is expected in order to be able to further develop the modern care of affected patients through scientific projects and clinical studies. A particular focus of the position is on the translation of scientific evidence into practice, including the establishment of registries and the implementation of clinical studies, especially including ocular imaging. In research, the ability to connect to one or more of the Faculty′s research focuses and cross-sectional areas, in particular vascular biology and medicine, translational neuroscience and medical technology as well as preventive medicine, is required. In teaching, participation in the design and further development of teaching in ophthalmology as part of the MaReCuM model study program is also expected.
Prerequisites for application are a completed university degree in medicine, a qualified doctorate, and successful teaching experience. In accordance with Article 47, paragraph 2 of the Higher Education Law of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg a Habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or equivalent scientific qualifications is an additional requirement, as well as the recognition as a specialist in ophthalmology. Internationally visible, excellent achievements in research, teaching and patient care, relevant teaching experience, successful acquisition of third-party funding and didactic competence are expected, as well as cooperation and leadership skills and commitment to academic self-administration.
The position is tenured. Professors who are responsible for care of patients in a university hospital are generally employed permanently under private law in accordance with Article 49, paragraph 2a of the Higher Education Law of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg. The professorship is associated with the management of the clinical section "Rare Retinal Diseases" in the Eye Clinic of the Universitätsklinikum Mannheim GmbH. A separate contract will be concluded with the Universitätsklinikum Mannheim GmbH.
Applications with the usual documents should be submitted exclusively in electronic form and in accordance with the "Applicant Guideline Format Template" and the "Applicant Form" of the Medical Faculty Mannheim for W 3-professorships (see www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/karriere/berufung/) - to Prof. Dr. med. Sergij Goerdt, Dean of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University, University Medical Center Mannheim, by 12.06.2024.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.