From listmaster animalgenome.org Mon Jan 5 07:18:47 2026
From: "Wimmers, Klaus" <wimmersfbn-dummerstorf.de>
To: Members of AnGenMap <angenmapanimalgenome.org>
Subject: Professorship and Research Group Leadership in Ruminant G2P
Research
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:18:47 -0600
Dear all,
Happy New Year - I wish you a healthy and successful 2026!
At the start of the new year, I would like to remind you of a great
opportunity for an interesting and challenging position: the FBN and the
University of Rostock invite applications for a W2 Professorship "Molecular
Physiology of Ruminants" (second call for applications). The position
includes leadership of the interdisciplinary Focus Topic "Individualisation
of Livestock Farming", leadership of an independent genotype-phenotype
(G2P) research group for ruminants at the FBN, and offers the opportunity
for academic teaching and engagement at the University of Rostock.
If this matches your profile - or that of someone in your network - you can
find the full announcement here (https://www.animalgenome.org/surl/djvhvs)
In a joint appointment procedure by the Faculty of Agriculture, Civil
Engineering and Environment (AUF) and the Research Institute for Farm
Animal Biology (FBN), the following position is to be filled at the
earliest possible date in accordance with the Thuringian model (second
call):
W2 Professorship Molecular Physiology of Ruminants
combined with leadership of a Focus Topic and a Research Group at the FBN.
We are seeking a scientifically distinguished candidate who is well
established in the field of ruminant research and who will complement the
animal sciences at AUF as well as the research groups at FBN. At the FBN,
the appointee will assume responsibility for leading and further developing
the FBN focus area Individualising livestock husbandry. This
interdisciplinary research focus brings together 15 research groups at the
FBN, comprising geneticists, physiologists and ethologists, to investigate
individual adaptive repertoires that affect animal health and welfare as
well as the efficiency of energy and nutrient utilisation. Research in this
focus area considers both intrinsic factors and external influences such as
climate, feeding regimes and social interactions. The aim is to understand
individuality from genome to phenotype, together with the underlying
genetic, physiological and ethological mechanisms, and, on this basis, to
develop robust indicators and smart solutions to improve animal welfare,
animal health and efficiency.
The future post holder will lead their own research group at FBN, with
responsibility for designing and conducting innovative research projects
that investigate genotypephenotype relationships in in vivo and in vitro
models of ruminants. Both holistic and targeted analyses from the genome to
the organismal phenotype will be integrated in order to deepen our
understanding of biological systems in ruminants. The overall goal is to
contribute to addressing current and future challenges in ruminant research
and breeding.
At AUF, the future post holder will teach in the Bachelors programme in
Agricultural Sciences and the Masters programme in Sustainable Agricultural
Systems. Teaching (2 contact hours per week) will cover the fundamentals of
the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying trait expression in
ruminants, as well as the application of state-of-the-art omics
technologies in research and modern livestock production.
In addition, the future post holder is expected to contribute their
research expertise to the work of the Interdisciplinary Faculty (INF) of
the University of Rostock and its departments. Suitable candidates have:
- a completed university degree in agricultural, animal or veterinary
sciences, or related life sciences
- a habilitation in the field of genetics and genomics of farm animals or
equivalent scientific achievements demonstrating corresponding expertise,
- a strong research profile evidenced by publications and third-party
funding in genotypephenotype research and in vitro model systems for
functional genome annotation,
- an excellent national and international network and visibility in the
field of ruminant research,
- strong commitment, ambition and experience in acquiring third-party
funding and in scientific publishing,
- experience in training students, supervising doctoral, Masters and
Bachelors theses, and in leading interdisciplinary research teams,
- the ability to develop an interdisciplinary research direction with
innovation, high personal commitment and strong organisational skills, and
- very good German and English language skills or the willingness to
acquire German language skills in the near future.
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Ralf Uptmoor,
Chair of the AUF Appointments Committee
Telephone: 0381/498-3060
Email:ralf.uptmooruni-rostock.de
Prof. Dr. Klaus Wimmers,
Chair of the FBN Appointments Committee
Telephone: 038208/68 600
Email wimmersfbn-dummerstorf.de
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Appointment requirements are determined in accordance with Section 58(1) of
the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Higher Education Act (LHG M-V): a completed
university degree, a doctorate, teaching experience, and a habilitation or
equivalent academic achievements, which are generally acquired within the
framework of a junior professorship.
The joint appointment will be made under the Thuringian Model pursuant to
Section 59(7) LHG M-V. Upon appointment, the title of Professor will be
conferred in connection with employment. The appointment requirements are
determined in accordance with Section 58(1) LHG M-V.
Particular skills and achievements in teaching as well as in academic
organisation and self-governance will be taken into account. Applicants
should therefore present their teaching record, outline plans for future
teachingincluding the didactic design of coursesand describe their
experience in academic management. Active engagement and experience in
securing third-party funding are expected.
The University of Rostock is committed to its leadership guidelines.
The University of Rostock aims to increase the proportion of women among
its academic staff and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to
apply, with reference to Section 7(3) of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Equal
Opportunities Act. In cases of essentially equal qualifications, women will
be given preference unless overriding reasons related to a competing
applicant apply.
Equal opportunities are an integral part of our Human Resources policy. The
call for applications is therefore addressed to all persons regardless of
gender. Severely disabled persons will receive special consideration in
cases of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance.
Applications with the usual documents (curriculum vitae in tabular form;
description of academic and professional career; list of publications
identifying the five most important publications; record of previous
teaching activities, any higher-education didactics qualifications, and
third-party funding acquired to date; as well as a statement of a possible
teaching and research concept) should be submitted by January 12, 2026 to:
University of Rostock, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Civil and
Environmental Engineering, Justusvon-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059 Rostock, Germany,
or by email to dekan.aufuni-rostock.de
We attach great importance to the protection of your personal data. Data
collected in the course of the application procedure will be collected,
processed, and used in accordance with the applicable data protection
regulations.
Unfortunately, the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern cannot reimburse
application costs. Please submit copies only, as documents will not be
returned after the procedure has been completed.
Thank you very much for sharing this information within your networks.
Kind regards
Klaus Wimmers
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Klaus Wimmers
Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN)
Director
Professur of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
University of Rostock
Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2
18196 Dummerstorf, Germany
Fon: +49 038208 68 600
Fax: +49 038208 68 602
Mobil: +49 01517 200 66 20
wimmersfbn-dummerstorf.de
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