As part of a joint appointment, the following position is available at the Faculty of Natural Sciences II – Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics – at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry:
Full Professor (Chair, W3) of Chemistry of Natural Products and Bioactives and Director at the IPB
2026-04-24
Job description
For this exceptional position we are seeking outstanding scientists developing innovative research addressing central issues in the profile areas of “Sustainability” and “Transformation”, within the global topic of Natural Products and Bioactives.
Candidates should have a track record of research and interdisciplinary cooperation as evidenced by publications. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an outstanding scientific record, significant experience in managing interdisciplinary research teams and strong research programs actively integrating (bio)chemical approaches in one or more of the following areas: chemical or biocatalytic syntheses of bioactives, probes and chemical tools; natural product chemistry of plants and related/associated organisms; bioactives discovery and development; plant protection and phytoeffector chemistry; metabolomics and phytoanalytical methods; plant-based sustainable chemistry; and chemoinformatics.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a competitive research department with international renown and visibility, contribute significantly to common technology platforms, attract extra-mural funds and teach Natural Products and Sustainable Chemistry.
Active and integrative cooperation in common programs of the IPB, especially involving its analytical and synthetic chemical expertise in the recently established MetaCom center, with the Martin-Luther-University, for example within Collaborative Research Centers or Research Training Groups and within the Leibniz Association are expected. This professorship is bound to a teaching obligation of two semester hours per week. Active participation in the committees of the university is expected. Applicants must fulfil the appointment requirements in accordance with Section 35 of the Higher Education Act of Saxony-Anhalt.
Further details can be found here: Job posting MLU Halle
In particular, the prerequisites for appointment are a relevant habilitation or equivalent academic achievements and pedagogical aptitude. In addition, experience in responsible leadership and management is expected.
The appointment is made in accordance with the legal framework and the specific circumstances of each individual case, based on either the Jülich model (leave of absence model) or the Thuringia model (appointment to a position subject to membership rights).
You can find more information about the requirements here: Job posting MLU Halle
Applications and processing are handled via the appointment portal of Martin Luther University Halle.
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Alain TissierHead of Department and Research Group
Telefon: 0345 5582-1501
alain.tissier@ipb-halle.de
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzenbiochemie (IPB)
Weinberg 3
06120 Halle (Saale)
The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and promoting a healthy work-life balance, and has been awarded the "Total E-Quality" rating for its efforts in this area. The IPB is also a member of the nationwide "Success Factor Family" corporate network and the Diversity Charter. Applications from severely disabled persons or applicants of equivalent status are expressly welcome. Further information on family friendliness, equal opportunities and diversity can be found at: www.ipb-halle.de/institut
