W2 Professorship for Mathematics in Medical Sciences

Die Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn ist eine internationale Forschungsuniversität mit einem breiten Fächerspektrum. 200 Jahre Geschichte, rund 31.500 Studierende, mehr als 6.000 Beschäftigte und ein exzellenter Ruf im In- und Ausland: Die Universität Bonn zählt zu den bedeutendsten Universitäten Deutschlands und wurde als Exzellenzuniversität ausgezeichnet.

The University of Bonn intends to further strengthen interdisciplinary research at the interface of mathematics and medical sciences and invites applications for a

W2 Professorship for Mathematics in Medical Sciences

to be filled as soon as possible. This is a temporary appointment for a period of five years.

Hausdorff Center for Mathematics

Bewerbungsfrist:

July 5, 2026

Tätigkeitsbeginn:

as soon as possible 

Ausschreibungstext (pdf)

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 publications) by July 5, 2026.                                                                                          Application details will be published at:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                https://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/hcm/opportunities.

Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, Endenicher Allee 62, 53115 Bonn, Germany

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