The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine seeks to fill the mentioned above professorship at the earliest opportunity:
Academic context
Founded in 1409, the University of Leipzig is one of Germany's largest, most research-intensive and leading medical universities. It offers a dynamic and international working environment as well as attractive and diverse career opportunities in research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure and administration. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine serves as a centre for interdisciplinary research in the fields of animal health, veterinary public health, public health and One Health.
The Institute of Animal Hygiene and Public Veterinary Services is a member of the Centre for Veterinary Public Health at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. It has modern BSL-2 (Biosafety Level 2) laboratory facilities, an interdisciplinary research environment and a wide-ranging international network.
Future Duties
The professorship is responsible for independently representing the field of animal hygiene and animal disease control in teaching [in accordance with § 32 "Animal husbandry and animal hygiene" and § 39 "Animal disease control and infectious disease epidemiology" of the Ordinance on the Licensing of Veterinarians (Verordnung zur Approbation von Tierärztinnen und Tierärzten – TAppV)], research and services. In the subject of animal disease control, teaching is carried out in cooperation with the Centre for Infectious Diseases (Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin – ZIM). The professorship is also responsible for managing the Institute of Animal Hygiene and Veterinary Public Health.
The professorship is expected to strengthen the faculty's research profile, especially the One Health approach, and to focus on the rapid detection and containment of infectious diseases in animals, animal epidemics and zoonoses (Pandemic Preparedness). Compatibility and collaboration in the research priorities of the faculty (www.vetmed.uni-leipzig.de/forschung/forschungsschwerpunkte) and university (www.uni-leipzig.de/en/research/research-profile/strategic-orientation-of-our-research; www.uni-leipzig.de/en/newsdetail/artikel/strategic-research-profiling-leipzig-university-designates-eleven-emerging-fields-along-the-leipzig-way-2025-12-17) and the development of interdisciplinary and international clusters are expressly desired.
A teaching and research concept demonstrating the relevance of the planned projects to the research priorities of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and other university institutions should be submitted with the application.
Requirements
In addition to in-depth knowledge of classical animal hygiene combined with modern, technology-based strategies for disease control, outstanding research and publication achievements, particularly in the fields of animal hygiene and/or infection epidemiology, experience in teaching and the successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding, especially international joint research projects are expected. Extensive experience in teaching and postgraduate continuing education and training, experience in personnel management and development are required. Proof of a veterinary licence and approval as a veterinary specialist for animal hygiene or in a relevant field, as well as proof of a postdoctoral qualification or equivalent achievements, must be provided.
The job holder’s rights and obligations are regulated by the Saxon Higher Education Act (SächsHSG) and the Saxon Service Regulations for Higher Education Institutions (HSDAVO). Applicants must meet the requirements of § 59 SächsHSG.
Research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure and administration require a diversity of perspectives. The university is therefore committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation. The university aims to increase the proportion of women in academia and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.
Severely disabled persons – or persons deemed legally equal to them under Book IX of the German Social Code – are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability. If you have any questions about accessibility or need assistance with this application process, please contact Leipzig University’s disability officers at: schwerbehindertenvertretung@uni-leipzig.de.
Please apply in English by 17 September 2026 exclusively via Leipzig University’s recruitment portal
Leipzig University
Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Vahlenkamp
