Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Computational Health

Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Computational Health

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Computational Health: Modeling the Drivers and Impacts of Planetary Polycrisis, especially Climate Change at the Center for Critical Computational Studies (C³S). This is a tenure-track position for an initial six-year term. If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Full Professor (W2) will be granted. The role is open to persons at an early stage of their academic career who have not yet completed additional academic achievements such as a habilitation or an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Establish a research program contributing to C³S's cross‑disciplinary research focus «Earth‑Nature‑Society‑Human» by applying advanced computational techniques.
• Develop and/or apply integrative models using network theory, system dynamics, big‑data analytics, agent‑based simulations, and machine learning to explore how climate change, environmental disruptions, and planetary‑scale challenges affect human health.
• Couple climate projections, epidemiological trends, ecological changes, and social factors to identify critical pathways of vulnerability and resilience, guiding decision‑makers in adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Design and teach cross‑disciplinary courses that train the next generation of scientists, policymakers, and community leaders to assess risk, forecast health outcomes, and evaluate policy trade‑offs under diverse climate scenarios.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be either physicians (Dr. med.; MD) with a methodological background in informatics or scientists (Dr. rer. nat. etc.; PhD) with a strong interest and experience in medical topics.
• Publication record should demonstrate competency in computational health, climate change impacts on health, or related interdisciplinary areas.
• Research experience in advanced computational techniques, health modeling, or environmental‑health intersections, and a track record of obtaining research grants is desirable.

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we welcome applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under‑represented.

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 16 November 2025. For scientific questions regarding the position, contact Prof. Dr. Joacim Rocklöv at For other questions, contact For further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection:

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