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Full Professorship (W3) for "Psychiatric and Neuroscientific Genomics" (f/m/d)

The Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University invites applications for the Full Professorship (W3) for "Psychiatric and Neuroscientific Genomics" (f/m/d) to be filled as soon as possible. The professorship will be based at the Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim (a public-law foundation of the state of Baden-Württemberg, director: Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, commercial director: Andreas-W. Möller).

The Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) stands for internationally outstanding research and pioneering treatment concepts in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Addiction Medicine. The special characteristic of the institute is its dual function as a health care and research institution. In the research area, this structure in particular enables the direct implementation of a translational research approach from basic research to clinical application.

The W3 Professorship for "Psychiatric and Neuroscientific Genomics" will support the expansion of research at the CIMH in the field of biological and environmental bases of psychiatric disorders as well as their interaction and the genetic basis of therapy responses (e. g. pharmacogenetics).

The professorship represents the field in research and teaching and is integrated into the ongoing research focuses of the CIMH and the Medical Faculty Mannheim. Successful applicants should present a research profile that focuses on translational research in the field of psychiatric and neuroscientific genomics, thus enabling collaboration with clinicians, researchers and research institutions at a high international level. Applicants should have a proven track record of outstanding scientific accomplishments, successful acquisition of third-party funded projects and international research experience in the field. Participation in international scientific networks in genomics is expected. The future holder of the position is expected to competently and strategically strengthen the scientific orientation of the professorship as well as actively engage in open science practices, e. g. open access publications, use of open data, and promotion of reproducible research.

Requirements for the Full Professorship (W3) for "Psychiatric and Neuroscientific Genomics" additionally include:

A completed university degree in a relevant field, e. g. Medicine or Biosciences
A qualified doctorate in the relevant subject area as well as additional academic achievements in accordance with § 47 (2) of the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act, as evidenced by a habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or habilitation-equivalent qualifications
Pedagogical aptitude, which is usually demonstrated by experience in teaching
Status as an internationally recognized scientist in the field of psychiatric and neuroscientific genomics
Experience in research management and the acquisition of third-party funding

Didactic competence as well as cooperation and leadership skills are also expected.

The professorship is jointly appointed by Heidelberg University and the Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim in the ‘Jülich model’. The professorship is a permanent position. If the general requirements under civil service and budgetary law are met, the appointment to the professorship is usually directly to the status of a tenured civil servant.

Applications with the usual documents are to be submitted exclusively in electronic form - in accordance with the application guide “Bewerber-Leitfaden Formatvorlage” and the form "Bewerber-Formblatt" of the Medical Faculty Mannheim (c.f. https://www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/karriere/berufung/ – to Prof. Dr Sergij Goerdt, Dean of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University, University Medical Centre Mannheim, by August 31, 2025.

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.

Full Professorship (W3) for “Gerontopsychiatry” (f/m/d)

The Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University invites applications for the Full Professorship (W3) for “Gerontopsychiatry” (f/m/d) to be filled as soon as possible. The professorship will be based at the Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim (a public-law foundation of the state of Baden-Württemberg, director: Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, commercial director: Andreas-W. Möller).

The professorship for “Gerontopsychiatry” aims to advance innovative therapeutic and preventive interventions in the field of gerontopsychiatry using modern translational methods. This includes disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, the research and establishment of biomarkers, and the generation of preventive, non-pharmacological strategies and modular approaches in (psycho)therapy.

The professorship represents the field in research and teaching and is integrated into the ongoing research priorities of the CIMH and the Medical Faculty Mannheim. Successful applicants should have a research profile that focuses on translational research in the field of geriatric psychiatry and psychotherapy and thus offers opportunities for cooperation projects with clinics and researchers at a high international level. Applicants should have a proven track record of outstanding scientific achievements, successful third-party funding acquisition, and international research experience in the field. The future holder of the position is expected to competently and strategically develop the Department of Gerontopsychiatry and actively engage in open science practices, e.g. open access publications, use of open data, and promotion of reproducible research.

Requirements for the W3-Professorship for “Gerontopsychiatry” additionally include:

A completed university degree in Medicine
Board certification in psychiatry and psychotherapy
A qualified doctorate in the relevant field as well as additional scientific achievements according to § 47 (2) of the State Higher Education Act of Baden-Württemberg, which are proven by a habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or habilitation- equivalent achievements
International recognition as a scientist in the field of translational research in gerontopsychiatry
Pedagogical aptitude, which is usually proven by experience in teaching
Experience in research management and the acquisition of third-party funding

In addition, didactic competence as well as cooperation and leadership skills are expected.

The professorship is jointly appointed by Heidelberg University and the Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim in the ‘Jülich Model’. The position is permanent. Subject to the decision of the supervisory board, the holder of the professorship will be appointed medical director of a new clinic for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Central Institute of Mental Health.

It is therefore intended to transfer the existing Department of Geriatric Psychiatry of the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy into the structure of an independent clinic. The new clinic will be part of the Center for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (director: Prof. Dr. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg).

Applications with the usual documents are to be submitted exclusively in electronic form – in concordance with the application guide “Bewerbungs-Leitfaden Formatvorlage” and the form “Bewerbungs-Formblatt” of the Medical Faculty Mannheim (c.f. https://www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/karriere/berufung/ – by August 31, 2025 to Prof. Dr. med. Sergij Goerdt, Dean of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University, University Medical Center Mannheim.

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