University Professor (m/f/d) of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine

With approximately 8,000 employees, the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany) is one of the largest employers in the State of Rhineland-Palatinate. Our center treats more than 300,000 patients every year and is also a prominent institution for research and education. As a maximum care hospital, we offer numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
We are inviting applications for the position of

University Professor (m/f/d)
of Occupational, Social and
Environmental Medicine
Successor of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Letzel
(comparable to salary grade W3 LBesG)

The Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine (ASU) at the University Medical Center Mainz represents its three fields in research, teaching and patient care with national and international visibility. The Institute of Teachers‘ Health (IfL) is affiliated with the ASU. The IfL assumes statutory tasks of occupational health and safety-related supervision at state schools in Rhineland-Palatinate.
We are looking for an internationally recognized researcher who represents the field of occupational, social and environmental medicine in research and teaching (including the training of young researchers and academic career development) and ensures medical services in the field of occupational health. Moreover, after the current holder of the position has retired, the professor will be the scientific head of the IfL and responsible for its further strategic development. In addition to outstanding academic qualifications and relevant medical expertise, leadership skills, strong communication skills and the willingness to cooperate are required.
Research on relevant social developments is also an important component of this position. This includes topics such as evidence-based prevention in a rapidly changing working world, the integration of chronically ill employees, the health of students and teachers in changing living conditions, and digitalization. In addition to a doctorate and extensive methodological competence, the future holder of the position is expected to have broad expertise and international recognition in relevant areas of occupational, social and environmental medicine.
Scientific independence and excellence must be evidenced through high-ranked publications and competitive third-party funding. Scientific integration in the core research fields of the University Medical Center Mainz is desired.
The future holder of the position will also be responsible for ensuring that the ASU is able to provide teaching for students in medical programs. The willingness to contribute to the development of innovative and interdisciplinary forms of teaching and teaching programs is expected. Accordingly, demonstrable teaching competence as well as a habilitation or alternative qualifications according to § 49, subsection 1 no. 4a and § 49, subsection 2 Higher Education Act.
In order to manage and ensure occupational medical services in the Institute's outpatient clinic as well as further training for doctors in training, applicants must be recognized medical specialists in occupational medicine, have the authorization for further training and a medical license.
All remaining conditions for employment are defined in § 49 of the German Higher Education Act of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate.
On principle, a private-law employment relationship with the University Medical Center is provided for. In the case of the successful applications of those who hold tenure for life as a civil servant, may continue to hold this position according to § 20 subsection 2 Universitätsmedizingesetz. The State of Rhineland-Palatinate, the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the University Medical Center pursue a concept of intensive support for students and expect instructors to maintain a high presence. Since the professor will provide occupational medicine services and teach in German language degree programs, German language proficiency is required. The University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz strives to increase the share of women in scientific managerial positions and therefore invites female scientists, in particular, to apply for the position. Disabled applicants with appropriate qualifications will be favored.
Furthermore, the University Medical Center Mainz is a member of the dual-career network of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region and supports partners of newly employed top talents in their job search.
Please send your application with the usual documents (CV, degree and other certificates) in German or English, including proof of previous teaching experience (including teaching certificates and evaluations), acquisition of external funding
and publications to the
Scientific Director of the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Wissenschaftlicher Vorstand der Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz), Univ.-Prof. Dr. U. Förstermann, email: bewerbung.um@uni-mainz.de, telephone: +49 (0) 6131/17-9971
by 03.12.2021 (applications must be sent by email and, where possible, as a
single PDF file).
Please also attach the completed form on research and teaching to your application. The form is available for download on our homepage or can alternatively be requested from the department of Research and Teaching.
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