With this expansive approach in mind, Leibniz University is looking to appoint up to six:
Open–Topic ‘Leibniz New Horizon Fellows’ Professorships
These positions are tenure-track appointments, starting at W2 (associate professorship), for a period of five years. Following a positive tenure evaluation, a permanent position at W3 level (full professorship) will be offered. In exceptional cases, a position may be tenured immediately.
Leibniz University Hannover actively supports diversity and equal opportunity. The university has been certified as a family-friendly institution and offers a dual career service. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in fields in which women are underrepresented and to place a special focus on promoting their careers. Therefore, the university especially encourages applications from suitably qualified women.
The Programme
The Open-Topic Professorship programme ‘Leibniz New Horizon Fellows’ aims to attract the most innovative young researchers from around the world. The selection process will follow a genuinely open-topic ethos: LUH seeks candidates whose expertise complements the broad spectrum of research at Leibniz University including the natural sciences, engineering, the humanities and the social sciences. The main criteria in the selection process are the applicants’ excellence in their respective fields, and the innovative ideas that they aim to develop at Leibniz University. The programme is intended to promote also the dialogue on the interface between science and society.
What we can offer you
LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature.
In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families.
The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career opportunities and the surrounding region.
As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information and services for non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).
Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason, female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, equal opportunities officers can participate in the selection process.
Further information
Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status may be employed as regular employees instead.
General and employment requirements are specified in §25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For specific information on appointment requirements, please contact the Department of Appointment Matters.
For further information, please contact
Vice President for Human Resources Development Prof. Dr. Joachim Escher
Phone: +49 511 762-3251
Email: vpb@uni-hannover.de
Please send your application (application letter, CV, list of publications, certificates) until December 18, 2025, exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at:
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