University of Tübingen 
Tübingen, Germany Resumen de la oferta
The University of Tübingen invites applications for a W3‑professorship in Pathogen‑Host Evolution at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine (IMIT). The role involves leading research and teaching in pathogen‑host evolution, with a focus on the evolution and adaptation of human‑pathogenic bacteria and their interactions with hosts. Candidates should have an international research record, experience in securing external funding, and expertise in experimental infection models. The position is part of the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2124 “Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections” and requires a PhD, post‑doctoral experience, and teaching credentials equivalent to a full professorship. Applications close 20 September 2026 via the university’s portal.
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Descripción del proyecto
The Faculty of Science at the University of Tübingen invites applications for a
W3-Professorship in Pathogen-Host Evolution (m/f/d)
at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine Tübingen (IMIT) starting as soon as possible.
The future holder of this position will be responsible for independently representing the field of pathogen-host evolution in both research and teaching.
The professorship is embedded in the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2124 “Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections” (CMFI), which investigates functional interactions within complex microbial communities—the microbiomes—and the interactions between microbiome bacteria and the host, ranging from fundamental to clinical applications. The professor is expected to have an international track record in the cluster’s research topics as well as in securing substantial non-university research funding.
The research focus should be on the evolution and adaptation of significant human-pathogenic bacterial infectious agents in the context of pathogen-host interactions. Expertise in experimental infection and colonization models is desirable.
The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2124, as well as in other research networks of the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). Further information on EXC 2124 can be found at: cmfi.uni-tuebingen.de
Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent degree as well as postdoctoral qualifications and teaching experience equivalent to the requirements of a full professorship.
The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Female academics, in particular, are explicitly invited to apply, as are applicants from outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.
General information on professorships, hiring processes, and the German academic system can be found here: uni-tuebingen.de
Please submit your full application through the application site of the University of Tübingen at berufungen.uni-tuebingen.deby 20th September 2026. Questions concerning the call for applications and the application portal can be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Tübingen, Professor Dr. Thilo Stehle career@mnf.uni-tuebingen.de.