Scientific Associate position in Reproductive Medicine of Large and Small Animals

The position, in accordance with Section 2 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG) and Section 72 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG), is a fixed-term appointment with the opportunity for further academic qualification at the Chair of Clinical Reproductive Medicine, Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, within the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Remuneration will be based on pay grade 13 of the TV-H collective agreement, provided the necessary qualifications are met.

Provided the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term employment contract is not exceeded, they will generally be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension of up to a further 2 years is possible under the aforementioned conditions.

Your tasks at a glance

• Independent scientific and university teaching qualification, scientific services in research and teaching in accordance with § 72 HessHG (opportunity for doctoral studies or further training as a specialist veterinarian for reproductive medicine) 
• Assumption of teaching duties in accordance with the teaching obligation ordinance of the State of Hesse
• ​​Examination and treatment of inpatients and outpatients in reproductive medicine, including participation in weekend and on-call duties in accordance with Nos. 5 + 6 to § 42 TV-H
• Preparation and execution of scientific studies

Your qualifications and skills

• Completed university degree in veterinary medicine  
• Veterinary license recognized in Germany 
• Above-average commitment and scientific dedication
• Experience in farm animal, equine, or small animal medicine is desirable 
• Communication skills, flexibility, assertiveness, and data processing skills
• Driver’s license (car) 
• Excellent command of German, both written and spoken, level C2

Our offer to you

• A varied role with flexible working hours 
• Free use of public transport (Hesse State Ticket)
• More than 100 seminars, workshops, and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports programs 
• Remuneration according to the TV-H collective agreement, company pension scheme, child allowance, and special payments 
• Excellent work-life balance (certified as a “family-friendly university” audit)

For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Axel Wehrend by telephone (0641/99-38700) or by email ( axel.wehrend@vetmed.uni-giessen.de ).

JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological or social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, worldview, age, or sexual orientation and identity. In accordance with its gender equality plan, JLU aims to increase the proportion of women on its staff; therefore, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. JLU is a certified family-friendly university. According to the Hessian Equal Opportunities Act, the position can be split into two half-time positions. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. 

Do you want to explore new paths with us? 
Apply via our online form by June 30, 2026 , quoting reference number 196/10. We look forward to receiving your application.