University professorship (all genders) for endoscopy at the level of pay grade ‘BesGr W3’

University professorship (all genders) for endoscopy at the level of pay grade BesGr W3

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Job-ID: J000006358

Contract Type: Temporary depending on evaluation

Employment Type: Full time

Closing Date: 02.06.2026

Organization: UKE_Zentrum für Innere Medizin

Category: Professorship

Department: I. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik

Field of activity

This position (reference number FK 03-331/3) is to be filled for a period of five years starting on April 1st, 2027. Permanent appointment is intended following a positive evaluation.

The professorship is associated with the position of Head of the Section of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy within the I. Department of Medicine. The successful candidate will represent the field of endoscopy across its full spectrum in patient care, research, and teaching. Key responsibilities include:

Leadership and strategic development of interdisciplinary endoscopy at an internationally leading academic medical center, with the explicit ambition to remain among the globally shaping centers in clinical and scientific endoscopy

Further development of innovative diagnostic and interventional endoscopic techniques

Initiation, acquisition, and leadership of competitive third-party funded research projects, particularly within collaborative and consortium-based formats

Active participation and a formative role in existing research focus areas (in particular C3i, HCTI, and UCCH) and their associated collaborative research activities

Expansion and strategic strengthening of interdisciplinary collaboration with related disciplines (including visceral surgery and radiology), as well as active networking at the national and international level

Promotion of early-career researchers, including supervision of doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows

Contribution to undergraduate medical education and to postgraduate medical training and continuing professional development

Teaching commitments

Teaching obligations are governed by the Teaching Load Ordinance for Hamburg Higher Education Institutions (Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung, LVVO) in its currently applicable version. Any reduction in teaching load is regulated in accordance with §§ 15 et seq. LVVO

Recruitment requirements

Fulfilment of the appointment requirements pursuant to Section 15 of the Hamburg Higher Education Act (Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz) of 18 July 2001, as amended, including proof of habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications

Board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology with documented expertise in endoscopy

Internationally visible scientific achievements in the field of clinical and/or translational endoscopy

Proven experience in the acquisition of competitive third-party research funding

Demonstrated teaching competence

Leadership experience within an academic medical center is desirable

Immunity status

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

Our Offer

An innovative and family-friendly working environment in the heart of Hamburg (collaboration with childcare providers, free childcare during school/kindergarten holidays)

Opportunity to participate in extensive training and continuing education programs at our UKE Academy for Training and Career as well as in a wide range of introductory events

An attractive company pension scheme and access to a diverse spectrum of award-winning health programs and preventive healthcare measures