In a joint appointment with the Thuringian State Observatory (= Thüringer Landessternwarte, TLS) Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites applications for a W3 or W2 with tenure track to W3 professorship for Astrophysics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy to be filled in accordance with the Berlin Model at the next possible date.
The person to be appointed (m/f/o) should have an outstanding international reputation in Astrophysics. An excellent research profile at the interfaces of astronomical observations with substantial experience in the use of large telescopes, advanced analysis of large datasets, or the modelling of astrophysical processes are expected. A proven record of successfull acquisition of competitive third-party funding and leadership skills is essential.
The work is to be carried out at the TLS, a research institute of the Free State of Thuringia. The professorship is associated with the establishment of a new research area at the TLS.
The complete job description can be found here.