Professorship in Transplant Hepatology and Experimental Hepatology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany

Summary

The Faculty of Medicine at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) is seeking a W2 Temporary Professor (6-year tenure track) for Hepatology with a focus on Transplant Hepatology at the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II. The appointed professor will represent hepatology in clinical care, research, and teaching, taking on senior physician responsibilities within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess national and international standing, specialist certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, clinical expertise in hepatobiliary carcinomas, and a strong track record in experimental hepatology (e.g., hepatitis, hepatocarcinogenesis, or transplantation immunology using animal models). Upon positive evaluation, the temporary civil servant position can be converted into a permanent tenure professorship after at least three years.

Key Facts

Employer	Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
Department	Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II, LMU Klinikum
Position Type	Tenure Track Professor
Discipline	Medicine / Hepatology
Research Area	Hepatology with a focus on Transplant Hepatology
Degree Required	Completed university studies, an above-average doctorate or equivalent qualification, and medical specialist recognition in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Experience	National and international scientific and clinical track record; senior physician responsibilities; deep clinical experience in managing hepatobiliary carcinoma patients including clinical trials; extensive experimental hepatology experience (hepatitis, hepatocarcinogenesis, or transplantation immunology, including animal models); intervention endoscopy knowledge desirable.
Salary	W2
Contract Duration	6 years
Employer Address	Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539, Bavaria

About the Project

The professorship focuses on advancing clinical and scientific research in hepatology and transplant hepatology. Key research domains encompass experimental hepatology, particularly hepatitis, hepatocarcinogenesis and its precursor stages, and transplantation immunology using small or large animal models. Integration with the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich (CCC München), the Bavarian Cancer Research Center (BZKF), and the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK) is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent hepatology within the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II in clinical practice, research, and teaching.
• Structurally develop clinical and scientific activities in gastroenterology with a focus on transplant hepatology.
• Assume senior physician (Oberarzt) responsibilities for hepatology patients in an interdisciplinary team at LMU Klinikum.
• Provide clinical care for patients with hepatobiliary carcinomas and participate in clinical trials.
• Integrate research activities into CCC München, BZKF, and DKTK structures.

Required Skills

• Specialist qualification (Facharzt) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated national and international scientific and clinical expertise in hepatology and liver transplantation.
• Deep knowledge and clinical trial experience in managing hepatobiliary carcinomas.
• Extensive experimental research experience in hepatitis, hepatocarcinogenesis, or transplantation immunology involving animal models.
• Knowledge and experience in interventional endoscopy (desirable).

Who Should Apply

Early-career researchers with a completed degree, a doctorate or equivalent outstanding qualifications, specialist recognition (Facharzt) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and extensive clinical and experimental research experience in hepatology, liver transplantation, or hepatobiliary oncology.

Benefits

• Civil servant position on a temporary basis (6 years) with tenure track.
• Conversion to a permanent professorship (civil servant for life) upon positive evaluation after a minimum of three years.
• Dual Career support provided by LMU.

About the Employer

The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) is a leading university in Germany. Its Faculty of Medicine and the associated LMU Klinikum are deeply integrated into major research networks such as the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich and the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position type and salary scale is offered?

It is a temporary W2 Professorship (6 years) with a tenure track.

Can this position lead to a permanent professorship?

Yes, subject to a positive evaluation of professional, pedagogical, and personal suitability, the position can be converted into a permanent lifetime civil service professorship as early as after three years.

What medical qualifications are required?

Applicants must hold specialist recognition (Facharzt) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Are there dual career support services available?

Yes, LMU offers support for dual-career couples.