University of Bonn, Hausdorff Center for Mathematics

Position ID:
HCM-W2MED [#28063]
Position Title:
W2 Professorship for Mathematics in Medical Sciences
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen 53115, Germany
Appl Deadline:
2026/07/05 17:59:59** (posted 2026/03/01, updated 2026/02/03)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a University of Excellence. 
The University of Bonn intends to further strengthen interdisciplinary research at the inter-face of mathematics and medical sciences and invites applications for a

W2 Professorship for mathematics in medical sciences

This is a temporary appointment for a period of five years. 

The professorship
The professorship is situated in mathematics at the University of Bonn and participates in the excellence cluster Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (HCM) and in the Bonn Center for Mathematical Life Sciences. We seek a candidate who establishes an internationally visible research group in the field of mathematical modeling in medical sciences and who closely cooperates with the cluster ImmunoSensation3 and the Faculty of Medicine. The position is endowed with a postdoc position as well as travel and guest funds during the initial period. In addition, the holder of the position can apply for further competitive funding within HCM. 

The candidate
Candidates should have international research experience and should have demonstrated scientific independence with relevant publications. Applicants should have a strong research background at the interface of applied mathematics and theoretical life sciences, and a proven record and interest in mathematical modeling in close collaboration with clinical researchers or experimental researchers in life sciences. Contributions to our advanced teaching program are expected. German language skills are not required.

Research focus
We seek a candidate who investigates the efficient modeling of the complex processes in medical sciences and develops mathematical analysis of the resulting models. The range of possible topics includes - but is not limited to - stochastic modeling of biological processes and mathematical description of the dynamics of biological responses on the molecular, cell and systems level. We seek candidates who complement the existing research groups in the interdisciplinary research unit Mathematical Life Sciences and the Bonn Center for Mathematical Life Sciences.

The recruitment requirements are based on § 36 HG (NRW).
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome. 
Applications are to be submitted in German or English with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, list of publication) via MathJobs by July 5, 2026.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Publication list
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/hcm/opportunities/jobs/w2-professorship-mathematics-in-medical-sciences
email address
 
Hausdorff Center for Mathematics
Endenicher Allee 62
53115 Bonn
Germany