Professorship in Pharmacology (clinical pharmacology) (W3) (f/m/x)

Professorship in Pharmacology (clinical pharmacology) (W3) (f/m/x)
Faculty of Medicine

The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education.

YOUR TASKS
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to represent the field of pharmacology with a focus on clinical pharmacology in research, teaching, and possibly the clinics. The professorship is attached to the position as Head of the Institute I at the Center for Pharmacology of the University Hospital Cologne.

YOUR PROFILE
An internationally recognized research profile and experienced acquisition of third-party funding is expected. The future research concept should support and complement the research focus areas of the Medical Faculty. In close cooperation with the various groups of the biomedical campus Cologne, innovative therapy concepts should be developed. Furthermore, close collaboration with the clinical institutes and centers is expected. This can comprise interactions with the Center for Clinical Studies and may cover the areas of pharmacometrics and therapeutic drug monitoring.
A strong commitment to teaching and an intensive involvement in the further development of pharmacology education in the study program of human medicine as well as other study programs and graduate programs in which the Medical Faculty participates is expected.
Prerequisites for this position are teaching and leadership experience. The position further requires postgraduate medical training, the active involvement in academic self-administration, as well as active participation in the Drug Commission of the University Hospital Cologne and the Ethics Commission of the Faculty.
Employment requirements are a university degree in human medicine, a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, scientific achievements according to § 36 of the
Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westfalia (HG NRW), as well as the certification as a specialist for clinical pharmacology or pharmacology and toxicology.

OUR OFFER
The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions.

The position begins on 01.10.2026. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester).

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia
(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Please submit your application without an application photo with the following documents:

• CV including information on systematic delays in the curriculum vitae*
• certificates
• research concept
• teaching concept
• overview of previous teaching and, if available, teaching evaluations
• concept for employee development and diversity
• overview of third-party funds raised
• the five most important texts in pdf format.

Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and submitted by 09.07.2025 (https://professorships.uni-koeln.de).

*Information on systematic delays in the curriculum vitae (e.g. number of children, recognised childcare and nursing periods, military and civilian service, part-time work, disability
or chronic illness, persecution or displacement) should be included and will only be considered positively in the assessment process.