Professor (W2) of Neuroimmunology

Organisation/Company Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 4 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Type of Contract Extra Information professorship Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information Professorship Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Medicine of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and the University Hospital Frankfurt Department of Neurology, Center of Neurology and Neurosurgery (Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Christian Grefkes-Hermann, MBA), invite applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting as soon as possible:

Professor (W2) of Neuroimmunology

Professorship Profile With more than 4,200 inpatient cases and 21,000 outpatient visits per year, the Department of Neurology is the largest neurological care provider in Hesse and the Rhine-Main region. The professorship is combined with a senior physician (Oberarzt) position in the Department of Neurology and taking charge of the specialized neuroimmunology outpatient service. Substantial leadership experience in a clinical context, a solid understanding of the economic framework of the healthcare system, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration are required.

Your Profile You are internationally recognized in the field of clinical and experimental research on neuroimmunological diseases, in particular of autoimmune CNS-diseases, and possess broad methodological expertise in immunology, including documented experience in the use of model organisms. Requirements for your application include a completed degree in human medicine, a doctoral degree, and habilitation or equivalent achievements as well as board certification in neurology. Successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding (especially DFG, BMBF, EU) and internationally visible publications must be demonstrated. are expected to participate in existing and planned collaborative research consortia of the Faculty of Medicine and Goethe University. The department cooperates closely with the Department of Neurosurgery, the Institute of Neuroradiology, the Departments of Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, the Institute of Neurophysiology, and the Institute of Anatomy. You should demonstrate strong scientific links with one or more of these units as well as with the working groups of the Cooperative Brain Imaging Center (CoBIC), the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI), the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS), and the relevant units of the University. Particular commitment to teaching medical students is expected, as well as willingness to actively contribute to the development of degree programs (Human Medicine and Interdisciplinary Neuroscience) and graduate programs in which the Faculty of Medicine is involved.

Requirements for Appointment The employment requirements as defined in § 68 of HessHG apply. Among other things, this includes proof of aptitude for academic work (e.g. a doctorate), additional academic achievements (e.g., habilitation or equivalent), and the subject-specific requirements listed under "Your profile" that are necessary for fulfilling the duties of the professorship.

Your Application Goethe University and the University Hospital Frankfurt are committed to equal opportunity, family friendliness, and diversity. To strengthen the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences within the university, applications from individuals with a migration background and from members of other groups that have so far been underrepresented are particularly welcome. Applicants with a severe disability, or those legally equivalent, will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability. If women are underrepresented in a faculty or administrative unit, they will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications. To apply, please submit a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at by 4 June 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Christian Grefkes-Hermann at Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: