Job title
Full Professorship (W3, permanent position) for Marine Chemistry.
Company
Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) and University of Rostock.
Description of the job
The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) and the University of Rostock offer the opportunity to combine science and leadership in a forward-looking position, in an environment that actively promotes diversity, personal development and work-life balance.
The successful candidate will take over the lead of the Marine Chemistry department, currently composed of 4 research groups and more than 30 persons, including a dedicated own research group. The position holder will play an active role in shaping the strategic development of the institute.
We offer you:
- Leadership scope and creative opportunities: Lead the Marine Chemistry department at the IOW including a dedicated own research group.
- Excellent infrastructure: Modern equipped laboratories, own research vessels and access to state-of-the-art marine chemical analysis methods.
- An appreciative, diverse working environment with close interaction amongst the different scientific disciplines.
- Family-friendly, flexible working conditions: Home office options, flexible working time models as well as targeted support in balancing work and family life.
- Individual career development: Mentoring programs, training opportunities and targeted measures to promote female scientists and underrepresented groups.
- Attractive place to live: Working and living directly on the Baltic Sea, in a region with a high quality of life.
Your tasks:
- Leading and developing the Marine Chemistry department at the IOW (approx. 25% of working time).
- Establishment and management of a high-performance, interdisciplinary research group.
- Independent marine chemistry research with an internationally visible profile, ideally with a focus on shelf and coastal sea regions.
- Acquiring third-party funding and initiating large-scale efforts.
- Cooperation in an international context, including active participation in international organizations and in the "Maritime Systems" profile line at the University of Rostock.
- Teaching activities (4 hours per week per semester) in the Master's degree programs in Chemistry (specialization in Environmental Analysis) and Marine Biology at the University of Rostock.
- Active participation and leadership in the management committees of the IOW.
Requirements
- Internationally recognized scientific achievements in the field of marine chemistry (German habilitation equivalent), with broad expertise.
- Proven experience in modern marine chemical measurement methods and analytical procedures; in-depth knowledge of organic trace analytics is an advantage.
- Enthusiasm and competence for interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g. physical, biological, geological/geochemical).
- Experience in setting up and leading working groups and supervising staff.
- Proven experience and success in acquiring substantial third-party funding.
- Excellent didactic skills and experience in teaching.
- Very good English language skills; willingness to acquire German language skills (language courses funded if required).
- Ability to promote equality and equal opportunities in the area of responsibility.
Location
Rostock / Warnemünde, Germany.
Salary
Not specified.
How to apply
Applications with the required documents should be sent by 31/12/2025 to:
- University of Rostock, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Wismarsche Straße 45, 18057 Rostock.
- Or by email to: dekan.mnf@uni-rostock.de (single PDF file, max. 5MB).
Required documents:
- Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages).
- Academic curriculum vitae including list of publications.
- Proof of previous teaching activities and teaching experience (including teaching evaluations, if available).
- A detailed research (max. 5 pages) and teaching (max. 3 pages) concept.
- Proof of third-party funding obtained to date.
- Certificates and diplomas.
- Proof of leadership and committee experience, if applicable.
For further information, please contact: Prof. Dr. Oliver Zielinski, chair of appointment committee and director IOW – oliver.zielinski@io-warnemuende.de.
Deadline
31/12/2025.
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