University professorship (all genders) for endoscopy at the level of pay grade ‘BesGr W3’

This position (reference number FK 03-331/3) is to be filled for a period of five years starting on April 1st, 2027. Permanent appointment is intended following a positive evaluation.

The professorship is associated with the position of Head of the Section of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy within the I. Department of Medicine. The successful candidate will represent the field of endoscopy across its full spectrum in patient care, research, and teaching. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership and strategic development of interdisciplinary endoscopy at an internationally leading academic medical center, with the explicit ambition to remain among the globally shaping centers in clinical and scientific endoscopy
• Further development of innovative diagnostic and interventional endoscopic techniques
• Initiation, acquisition, and leadership of competitive third-party funded research projects, particularly within collaborative and consortium-based formats
• Active participation and a formative role in existing research focus areas (in particular C3i, HCTI, and UCCH) and their associated collaborative research activities
• Expansion and strategic strengthening of interdisciplinary collaboration with related disciplines (including visceral surgery and radiology), as well as active networking at the national and international level
• Promotion of early-career researchers, including supervision of doctoral candidates and postdoctoral fellows
• Contribution to undergraduate medical education and to postgraduate medical training and continuing professional development

Teaching obligations are governed by the Teaching Load Ordinance for Hamburg Higher Education Institutions (Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung, LVVO) in its currently applicable version. Any reduction in teaching load is regulated in accordance with §§ 15 et seq. LVVO

• Fulfilment of the appointment requirements pursuant to Section 15 of the Hamburg Higher Education Act (Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz) of 18 July 2001, as amended, including proof of habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology with documented expertise in endoscopy
• Internationally visible scientific achievements in the field of clinical and/or translational endoscopy
• Proven experience in the acquisition of competitive third-party research funding
• Demonstrated teaching competence
• Leadership experience within an academic medical center is desirable

• An innovative and family-friendly working environment in the heart of Hamburg (collaboration with childcare providers, free childcare during school/kindergarten holidays)
• Opportunity to participate in extensive training and continuing education programs at our UKE Academy for Training and Career as well as in a wide range of introductory events
• An attractive company pension scheme and access to a diverse spectrum of award-winning health programs and preventive healthcare measures

We offer a working environment providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion. To emphasise this, we have joined the ‘Diversity Charter’. It is our explicit aim to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, especially among scientific personnel in the areas of research and teaching. Women with equivalent qualifications will be primarily considered. The same applies if a gender is underrepresented in the area of the vacant position. Severely disabled persons with the same of aptitude, qualifications, and professional performance will be given preference.

Your application

We look forward to receiving your complete application, including a tabular curriculum vitae, a structured list of publications, a research concept, a teaching concept, and an equal opportunities concept with specific reference to the Hamburg location, as well as documentation of third-party funding and relevant certificates. Please send your application, quoting reference number FK 03-331/3, by email no later than June 5, 2026 to berufungen@uke.de (as a pdf file).