The
Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of
Associate Professor
in » Personalized Oncology «
to begin as soon as possible. The position is a tenured W3 position.
Scientific environment
The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Medicine and
the Department of Internal Medicine III of the university hospital
Klinikum
rechts der Isar. The TUM School of Medicine is one of Germany’s top
medical schools in research and teaching with a strong focus on
interdisciplinary and translational research in oncology.
Our constant aim to improve the treatment of cancer and to offer modern
cancer therapy is facilitated by multiple institutionalized partnerships like
the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Bavarian Cancer Center (BZKF),
and the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich (CCCM) as well as
several comprehensive joint research projects (e.g. CRC 1335, CRC
1321, CRC 1371).
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include research, teaching, and patient care as well
as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert
in the research area of Personalized Oncology with a focus on
translational lymphoma biology and/or thoracic oncology. Commitment to
drive and lead the development of a genomics-guided study center in the
context of the existing molecular tumor board at
Klinikum rechts der Isar
and CCCM is expected. Expertise in basic research using relevant in vivo
models for mechanistic studies and/or experience in the field of preclinical
research to promote identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities
using multi-omics methods is an asset. Teaching responsibilities include
courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with outstanding scientific and clinical
experience and qualifications, as demonstrated by achievements in
research and teaching at the highest international level. A university
degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific
qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites.
Substantial research experience abroad is expected.
Proven ability to attract competitive and high-ranking third-party funding
(e.g. Krebshilfe, DFG, BMBF, EU etc.) and personal funding (e.g. ERC
Grant, scientific foundations) and to collaborate in integrated research
networks is expected. A medical qualification in Internal Medicine with a
specialization in Hematology and Oncology is required.
Our Offer
Based on the best international standards and transparent performance
criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path from Associate
Professor on to a Full Professor position. The regulations of the TUM
Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.
TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community,
embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich
Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a
common interface for scientific interaction.
TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social
benefits.
The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career
consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO
assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and
accompanying family members.
Your Application
TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages
applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons.
Disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications and scientific
performance as other candidates will be given preference.
Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s
application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed
information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are
available at
www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find
TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of
the application process.
Please send your application no later than
May 7, 2021 to the
Dean of
the TUM School of Medicine, Prof. Bernhard Hemmer, Ismaninger Str.
22, 81675 München.
Email address for applications:
dekanat.medizin@tum.de.