Professorship in Animal Science, University Gießen
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management invites applications for a
W2 Professorship for Farm Animal Housing and Biology
Reference is made to § 61 section 7 Hessisches Hochschulgesetz (HHG) and to conditions of employment based on § 62 HHG. Proficient knowledge of German is expected. The successful candidate will represent the faculty in teaching and research as follows:
Applicants should have a degree in agricultural sciences, particularly in the field of animal sciences or veterinary medicine, a doctorate with merit as well as internationally recognized scientific achievements (e.g. habilitation, original research publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals etc.) in the area of farm animal housing and biology. Applicants moreover should be highly qualified and experienced in teaching of students.
Teaching in animal housing and related areas for the BSc- and MSc programs has to be carried out according to the teaching requirements of the faculty as well as participation in the educational program for students of veterinary medicine.
Participation in the further development of teaching programs is desired. A research focus on basic and applied aspects of the development of housing systems for economically relevant animal species such as cattle or pig, involving modern etho-physiological methods and procedures as well as interconnection with data on Precision Livestock Farming, is expected and has to be documented with high-quality publications.
The candidate’s participation in the training of graduates is expected as well as the willingness to contribute to research co-operations with other research groups within both the faculty and the university. Experience in raising third-party funds and in carrying out research projects is a prerequisite. Moreover, further acquisition and realization of third-party funded projects is desired.
The Justus Liebig University aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is committed to increasing the number of women employed at the university. Justus Liebig University also aims to increase its faculty leadership with individuals who have competence in dealing with gender and family-related issues. Justus Liebig University aims to position itself as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are welcome to apply. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be favored.
Applicants should send a letter stating their qualifications and teaching abilities and a CV (no e-mail) directly to: The President of Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Erwin- Stein-Gebaeude, Goethestrasse 58, 35390 Giessen, Germany, quoting reference number 9-04/16. Applications are expected by May 20, 2016 at the latest.
Candidates are recommended to refer to our webpage on employment http://www.uni-giessen.de/stellenmarkt/ and application procedures at: http://www.uni-giessen.de/stellenmarkt/merkblatt.pdf.
Please only submit copies of your application documents, as they cannot be returned after the application procedure is completed.