Research Group Leader Position

Job-Benachrichtigung per E-Mail As a tertiary and quaternary level provider of medical care, the University Hospital of RWTH Aachen combines patient-oriented medicine and care, teaching and research at an international level. The entire spectrum of medical care is provided through 36 specialist departments, 33 institutes and six interdisciplinary units. The co-location of patient care, research and teaching in a central building offers the best conditions for intensive interdisciplinary exchange and close clinical and scientific networking. Highly qualified teams of doctors, nurses and scientists work collaboratively to optimise the healthcare provision of our local, regional, national and international patients. Around 9,000 employees ensure that our care delivery is patient-oriented medicine and surpasses the highest quality standards. With 1,400 beds, the university hospital treats around 50,000 inpatient and 200,000 outpatient cases per year. **The Department of Operative and Preventive Dentistry & Periodontology,-Research group Prof. G. Conrads Division of Oral Microbiology and Immunology - **is seeking a **Research Group Leader Position (M/F/d) -Oral Microbiology or Bioinformatics-**: Qualification requirements include a PhD or MD/Ph.D. degree, appropriate postdoctoral training and a 3 year research plan. Applicants should have a strong research record. Within one year most of the teaching activities should be in German but starting with English is an option. **Tasks** - Develop research plans and proposals and write, present and disseminate research work; teaching - Read and reflect scientific literature (microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, omics) - Develop research projects - Write papers and present and disseminate results on conferences - Teach students (medical, dental, biology) in theory and practice **Your profile** We are seeking qualified applicants with advanced skills in microbiology/ bioinformatics methods to characterise oral-intestinal ecosystems (microbiomics) and microorganisms (genomics) as well as in teaching (lectures and practical courses in medical microbiology) - Ph.D. in microbiology, bioinformatics, biology, oral sciences with extended knowledge - Previous experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a team-based environment - Excellent oral & written communication, presentation and analytical skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, EXCEL & PowerPoint) - English and German language (Level C2) - Knowledge of dental and/or medical terminology - Previous experience managing microbiome/genome projects - Familiar with big data exploitation in life sciences - Strong research record (should have at least four publications with a total impact >10) - Team worker, loyality, didactic talent **Why should you choose us?** - 300 professions under one roof - more variety is not possible - We offer performance-based remuneration in accordance with the provisions of **TV-L (EG13)**, including attractive public service benefits - In addition to a wide range of further education and training opportunities we offer a wide range of health promotion options as well as the extensive university sports program - Monthly employee discounts through our corporate benefits program to save on private shopping - Flexible working hours so that you can better combine work and private life, because your work-life balance is important to us - Attractive conditions for public transport or discounted employee parking so that you have a relaxed commute - A company kindergarten so that your children are always close by This position is not gender specific. Weekly working hours are negotiable. Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Department of Operative and Preventive Dentistry & Periodontology -Head of Division of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Univ.Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Georg Conrads, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen.