Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering Institute of Human-Centred Computing University Professor of Science, Technology and Society in Computer Science (m/f/d)

• Application deadline: 09.02.2026
• Employment Start: October 2026
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Degree of Employment: full-time
• Interview period:
  The hearings for the professorship will take place in the week of 18th to 22th May 2026
  Candidates should be available for interviews in this period.

Graz University of Technology is the oldest science and technology research and educational institute in Austria. For over 200 years, it has been an important university in the international research and education network of science. The university achieves top performances in its five Fields of Expertise Advanced Material Science; Human- und Biotechnologie; Information, Communication and Computing, Mobility & Production and Sustainable Systems and boasts intensive collaboration with other national and international research and educational establishments and with business and industry worldwide.

The Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology is an internationally highly ranked department committed to excellence in research and teaching. The research at the department covers a broad spectrum of topics that are reflected in our main research areas Biomedical Engineering, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Visual Computing. We are proud of our outstanding basic and applied research and encourage interdisciplinary projects. Moreover, our department fosters a close dialogue with industry and encourages and supports the creation of spin-off companies.

Job Description

We are looking for a person with an excellent record of scientific accomplishments who will represent the field of science and technology studies, aspects of technology assessment, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), ELSA studies (ethical, legal, and social aspects), and futures studies with a focus on computer science, preferably artificial intelligence, in research and teaching, and who complements and diversifies existing research strengths of the department.

The new professor will teach in the Bachelor’s, Master's, and PhD programs of TU Graz, and be an engaged mentor for our students. At the Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, undergraduate courses are taught in German or English, graduate courses are taught in English. In addition, this person will actively participate in academic self-administration.

The applicant's research program should aim to advance the profile of Graz University of Technology through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research of high international visibility in several areas of science, technology, and society, with a focus on computer science and preferably artificial intelligence, as well as to examine the role of science and technology in society in order to promote the social shaping of technology with regard to sustainability goals.

The professorship will be part of the Institute of Human-Centred Computing (HCC) . Research and teaching at the HCC focus on the design of human-computer interactions, artificial intelligence, computer-assisted approaches to the study of human behavior and social dynamics, and the constitutive role of digital technologies in society.

The successful candidate is expected to collaborate within the Institute of Human-Centred Computing (HCC) and the department, and will contribute to projects across all departments of Graz University of Technology.

Relocation of the future professor to the greater Graz area (main residence) is required.

Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken, to be able to effectively represent the field internationally, and they must also be willing to learn German if they do not already know the language.

Employment Requirements

• A completed doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field.
• A relevant habilitation (venia docendi) or an equivalent qualification.
• Excellent scientific achievements in STS focusing on Computer Science.
• Excellent didactic and pedagogical skills.
• Management and leadership abilities.
• Excellent command of English, and command of German or the willingness to acquire it.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods of empirical social research and a sound understanding of social theory.
• Experience in international collaborations and engagement with the STS community
• Experience in topics of Computer Science

Desired Qualification

• Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary research
• International experience and integration in the international research community.
• Experience with acquisition of research grants and/or industrial collaboration.
• Gender and diversity competences
• Experience in topics of artificial intelligence

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. In case of under-representation, preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion and ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities, and who have the relevant qualification, are expressly invited to apply.

We Offer

The advertised position is a permanent professorship, offering a competitive salary. The university provides staff and funding for research equipment.

TU Graz offers excellent working conditions within an active research community, not to mention the outstanding quality of life in the Graz area. We also support your partner's career development through our dual-career service, and can advise you on relocation issues. A combination of national and European funding organisations ensures an excellent funding landscape. There are also numerous opportunities to collaborate with other national and international research institutions, as well as medium-sized companies and industrial enterprises.

Application Documents

Applicants are asked to send their detailed documents in English. The following information is required:

• a CV (with copies of diplomas);
• a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications;
• a research statement describing past and planned research activities (5 pages max.);
• a teaching statement (5 pages max.) and evaluations of past teaching activities (if available);
• names and contact information of two references.

Hearings

The hearings for the professorship will take place in the week of 18th to 22th May 2026. Candidates should be available for interviews in this period.

Contact

Please adress your application to the dean of the department of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering

For further questions, please contact Denis Helic (applications.csbme@tugraz.at), (no applications). Please note that we can only accept applications submitted via our online application portal. Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be considered.