Professorship (W2) of Translational and Clinical Pharmacology

As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences.

The Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications for a Professorship (W2) of Translational and Clinical Pharmacology commencing on October 1st, 2026.

The professorship will represent the field of Translational and Clinical Pharmacology in teaching, research, and services. The application-oriented research activities should contribute to the characterization of current challenges in veterinary pharmacotherapy and to the development of innovative concepts for therapeutic management. Participation in the Faculty's research priorities and interdisciplinary cooperation with the relevant scientific institutions within and outside the Faculty is expected, with the aim of strengthening the focus on One-Health and Translational Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The professorship represents the subject of pharmaceutical law and contributes to teaching in the subject of pharmacology and toxicology.

LMU Munich seeks to appoint a highly qualified junior academic to this professorship and, therefore, especially encourages early-career scholars to apply. Prerequisites for this position are a university degree in veterinary medicine, a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification. With an excellent record in research and teaching to date, prospective candidates will have demonstrated the potential for an outstanding academic career. A specialist certificate in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology or a comparable qualification is mandatory.

LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please submit your application in English comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications, teaching activities and third-party funding to the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärstr. 13, 80539 Munich, Germany via electronic submission (dekanat08@lmu.de; one single pdf file with max. 10 MB), no later than October 5th, 2025.