Full Professor (m/f/d)

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

at salary grade W3 to commence as soon as possible. This is a permanent civil service position.

The faculty is looking for internationally recognized scientists (m/f/d), whose research deals with chemical reactions in the near-surface atmosphere and matter fluxes between the atmosphere, plants and soils, e.g. with biogenic volatile organic compounds. Of particular interest are research focuses in the area of environmental pollution and climate change (extreme events, ecosystem stressors) as well as the combination of experimental work in the laboratory and in the field. This should be evidenced by publications in high-ranking international journals, successful acquisition of third-party funding and a clearly recognizable scientific profile. In teaching, the professorship represents the subject area in the BSc. and MSc. Geoecology, Environmental and Resource Technology, and MSc. Environmental Chemistry and Environment, Climate Change and Health. The willingness for interdisciplinary cooperation in the focus areas of the University of Bayreuth, the Bayreuth Center for Ecology and Environmental Research (BayCEER), and in the SFB 1357 Microplastics is expected. The ability to teach in English is expected.

In addition to the general legal requirements, prerequisites for this position are a university degree, doctoraal degree, proven excellence in teaching, and a post-doctoral qualification to teach at a professorial level (Habiliation). Alternatively, evidence of equivalent scholarly achievements, for example as a junior professor or in a non-university environment, will also be considered. Only applicants who are 51 years of age or younger can be hired as civil servants. Exceptions will only be made if there are urgent reasons for doing so (Art. 60 para 3 BayHIG).

The University of Bayreuth views the diversity of its staff as an asset and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and any persons who can help make the research and teaching profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best practice club Family at University, and it offers “dual career support” for career-oriented partners of highly qualified employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of Bayreuth’s commitment to internationalization. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority.

Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences, Prof. Dr. Cyrus Samimi and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 15 October, 2025. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.bcg@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.