The Faculty of Sports Science at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for the position of a full-time Professor (m/f/d) in Sports and Exercise Medicine (Professorship open rank: W2, W2 tenured W3 or W3) commencing 1 April 2026.
The holder of the position will represent the subject of
Sports and Exercise Medicine (Professorship open rank: W2, W2 tenured W3 or W3)
in research and teaching.
Applicants are expected to have demonstrated outstanding achievements in research and teaching in the field of Sports and Exercise Medicine that are internationally recognised.
The Faculty of Sport Science aims to establish a research focus in Muscle and Metabolic Health and Performance. The Professorship of Sports and Exercise Medicine will make a significant contribution to this focus with research in Muscle and Metabolic Health. Contributions are expected in at least two of the following areas:
- Basic research on skeletal muscle physiology and pathophysiology
- Basic research on muscular adaptations of skeletal muscles to training in healthy and diseased people
- Research into muscular overload syndromes and muscle injuries
- Sports medicine diagnostics of physical performance in healthy and diseased people
In teaching, the subject area of Sports and Exercise Medicine is to be represented and further developed in its entire breadth in both the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes of the Faculty of Sports Science. Courses and examinations must be held in German and English.
Cooperation with the other research areas of the Faculty of Sport Science as well as related institutions of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (e.g., Medicine, Biology or Neuroscience) and other faculties is expected, as well as cooperation within the University Alliance Ruhr. The implementation of sports medical examinations is desired.
| Start: | 1 April 2026 |
| Apply by: | 2025-03-31 |
Requirements
We expect furthermore:
- Strong commitment in teaching
- Readiness to participate in interdisciplinary academic work/ readiness to participate in interdisciplinary research
- A university degree, an above-average doctorate, high-quality scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals and international research experience in Sports and Exercise Medicine are required. A license to practice medicine (approbation) with the additional qualification of sports medicine or proof of having worked in sports medicine is desirable.
- The willingness and proven ability to acquire (for W3 significant) competitive, externally funded research projects (e.g., national funding agencies, EU) is expected. The fit of the qualification profile with the overall mission of the Faculty of Sport Science is a further selection criterion.
Further information
Complete applications (Complete applications including a CV, copies of academic certificates, lists of publications, list of self-raised third-party research funds (including funding reference number), teaching record, self-disclosure form, and a statement on the above-mentioned research areas (including a list of specific publications) should be sent by 2025-03-31 via our online application portal.
Further information is available at www.sport.rub.de. The self-disclosure form can be downloaded at https://sport.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/news-und-informationen.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contacts for further information
Prof. Dr. Michael Kellmann
Tel.: +49 234 32 17555
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal.
Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4380.
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