W2 Professorship for Translational Organoid Biology

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 Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences , in the department of Molecular Biomedicine (LIMES Institute) , invites applications for a

W2 Professorship for Translational Organoid Biology with Tenure Track W3

to be filled at the earliest possible date. The professorship is embedded in the ImmunoSensation 3 Cluster of Excellence

We are looking for an internationally renowned researcher with proven expertise in the development and application of translational organoid models for the investigation of tissue organization, immune homeostasis, and disease mechanisms. A focus on inflammatory metabolic, or genetic diseases is desirable. The professorship will establish pioneering in vitro models (e.g., immune cell-competent and multi-tissue organoids) and modern functional analyses, such as CRISPR/Cas-based perturbation methods, single-cell and spatial omics, and advanced imaging. Ideally, there will be a translational focus with relevance to inflammatory metabolic disease patterns.

Active participation in existing collaborative projects is expected, in particular in SFB 1454 “Metaflammation” or Research Unit 5775 “MagNet,” as well as in faculty-wide and interfaculty initiatives that bring together expertise in modeling, organoid technology, and translational research. Cooperation with clinical partners and international networks is explicitly desired.

The use of patient-derived cells (e.g., from biobank samples) as an approach to study general pathophysiological principles is encouraged. An in-depth understanding of the interaction of organoids with immune cells, regenerative signaling pathways, and the microenvironment, including the use of humanized in vivo systems, is advantageous. The future holder of the position should establish an internationally visible research group with a translational focus and high potential for third-party funding. Integration into the excellent research environment of the University of Bonn, in particular active participation in the ImmunoSensation 3 Cluster of Excellence, is expected.

Teaching is an integral part of the professorship and covers all levels of the degree programs in German and English. A high-quality teaching concept is expected. Non-native speakers are expected to be able to teach in German within a reasonable time frame. Active participation in academic self-administration is expected.

The recruitment requirements are based on § 36 HG (NRW).

Applications are to be submitted in English with the usual documents (CV, list of publications, research and teaching concept, third-party funding) by June 15 , 2026 via the appointment portal of the University of Bonn: .

If you have any questions, please contact the front office of the department of Molecular Biomedicine at the University of Bonn ([email protected]).

The criteria for the interim and final evaluations can be found in the PDF version of this job description at: