W 3-Professorship for "Ocular Neuroprotection and Glaucoma Therapy" - Heidelberg, Deutschland - Universität Heidelberg

Beschreibung

The
Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University offers the position of a

W 3-Professorship for "Ocular Neuroprotection and Glaucoma Therapy" (f/m/d)

to be filled for the first time as soon as possible.

The professorship will represent the field of "Ocular Neuroprotection and Glaucoma Therapy" in patient care, research and teaching and will be appointed head of the clinical section "Glaucoma" of the Department of Ophthalmology at University Medical Center Mannheim.

The successful candidate should be internationally recognized in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and conservative and surgical therapy of glaucoma.

Well-founded practical experience in the treatment of glaucoma of all genesis and all ages is expected in order to be able to further develop modern care for 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 implementation of clinical studies, especially including ocular imaging.

On the scientific level, active participation in at least one of the four main research areas of the faculty (FSP), in particular vascular biology and medicine, translational neuroscience, medical technology and preventive medicine, is expected.

In teaching, the candidate is also expected to contribute to the design and further development of teaching in ophthalmology as part of the MaReCuM model study program.

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 the 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 W 3 professorship for "Ocular Neuroprotection and Glaucoma Therapy" is associated with the management of the clinical section "Glaucoma" at the Eye Clinic of the University Hospital Mannheim in order to fulfill the tasks in patient care.

If applicable, a separate contract will be issued with 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 ) - to Prof.

Dr. med. Sergij Goerdt, Dean of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University, University Medical Center Mannheim, by
May 21^st, 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