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DFG-Cluster of Excellence "Inflammation at Interfaces"

Inflammation research represents one of the fastest growing academic disciplines with a large potential for translation into novel diagnostics and therapies. The two universities of Kiel and Lübeck, jointly with the Leibniz Center for Medicine and Biosciences (Borstel) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (Plön), have therefore established the multi-*disciplinary research network "Inflammation at Interfaces" for the study of mechanisms of chronic inflammatory diseases of barrier Organs (e.g. lung, skin, intestine). Translation from genetic causalities into structural biology, pathophysiology and, finally, disease management, is the main scientific focus of the cluster.

As part of this initiative, 12 new professorships (W1, W2,W3) are being established, which we wish to fill with exceptional young researchers from the fields of medicine, natural sciences and nutrition sciences. The cluster of excellence will provide superb working conditions and infrastructures to its members with the goal to establish the leading scientific center for this topic in Europe.

Salary will be at grades W1, W2 or W3 as indicated. For positions designated as W1/W2, salary will be at grade W1or at grade W2, depending on fulfilling legal and personal qualifications of the successful applicant. Each professorship also carries additional funding for scientific and technical support, personnel, and research materials.

The W3 and W2 professorships are initially appointed for 5 years with a performance interim review to decide about tenure (tenure rack). The W1Junior Professors will initially be appointed for 3 years ("Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit"); dependent upon the performance of the Junior Professor after these three years, the position an be extended for up to 3 additional years. A tenure option (W2) can be offered for the W1 occupants according to further valuation results.

The Christian-Albrecht-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) and the University of Lübeck (UzL) invite applications for positions of 12 Professorships (W1, W2, and W3) as part of the DFG-Cluster of Excellence "Inflammation at Interfaces".
W3 FOR MOLECULAR PREVENTION - FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES / MEDICAL FACULTY CAU
To develop interventions based on molecular nutrition strategies, with the goal of the prevention of chronic inflammatory diseases. The validation of molecular epidemiology and genetic etiology, especially regulation and function of causative genetic variants, will be one important aspect. The group will be adequately equipped and will have access to patient facilities in the Comprehensive Center for Inflammation Medicine (CCIM) in addition to biobanking (popgen) and genotyping platforms. The applicant is also responsible for teaching the subject "Molecular Prevention". Applicants are expected to possess a 'Habilitation' or demonstrate equivalent scientific achievements in nutrition sciences or a related field.

Applicants must have the necessary formal qualifications as set out in §61 (W3 or W2 professorships) or in §64 (W1 professorships) of the University Law of Schleswig-Holstein and are expected to participate in teaching.
The universities offer a family-friendly working environment and are proactive with respect to double-career families. The universities strongly encourage women with appropriate qualifications to apply for the positions. Women with equivalent qualifications, competence and expertise will be given preference.
The state government and the universities support the employment of disabled persons. Persons with disabilities will, with appropriate qualifications and aptitudes, be employed preferentially.
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, qualifying documentation (publications, evidence of external funding, teaching experience) and a short research plan should be submitted to the address below. Candidates willing to apply should request an application guideline at "inflammation@uv.uni-kiel.de" (subject: "EXC").

Closing date is 4 weeks after publication of this advertisement. Selected applicants will be invited to an extensive visit to the universities in Kiel and Lübeck and the partner institutes during the week of April 14-19, 2008. This will include a lecture and a formal interview.

Application for this professorship must be submitted to: Prof. Dr. Joachim Krieter, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences of Kiel University.

The Postal address for all applications is

Inflammation at Interfaces
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Dr. Ina Plettner
Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4
24118 Kiel, Germany

Telefax: ++49-(0)431-8801560
E-Mail: iplettner[at]uv.uni-kiel.de