Algorithms and Methods in Data Science

11.04.2025, Professuren

The TUM herewith invitesapplicationsfor professorships in the following research areas:

· Mathematical foundations of ML

· Explainability, trustworthiness, and robustness of ML

· Deep learning architectures and Generative AI

· Big data and cloud-based systems

· Human-centered data analytics and data visualization

Scientific Environment

The professorships will be assigned to the TUM School of Computation, Information & Technology, Department of Computer Science, located at the TUM Campus Heilbronn and affiliated with the HDSC.

The Heilbronn region is a strong and successful high-tech region in Europe with many cooperation opportunities and various educational institutions. In particular, the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) constitutes a unique innovation platform out of Heilbronn. The HDSC is intended to act as a thematic link between various disciplines – especially Computer Science and Management – to achieve advances in Data Science.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching in the university’s bachelor and master programs, as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. Teaching responsibilities include contributing to the "Information Engineering" study programs at the TUM Campus Heilbronn. Participation in the conception and development of possibly further study programs is desired.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).

A universitydegreeandanoutstandingdoctoraldegreeorequivalentscientificqualification,aswellaspedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Our Offer

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academiccareerpathfortenuretrackfacultyfromAssistantProfessorthroughapermanentpositionasAssociate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environmentoftheTUM Campus Heilbronn.TheTUMenvironmentismulticultural,withEnglishservingasacommon interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.

TheTUMMunichDualCareerOffice(MDCO)providestailoredcareerconsultingtothepartnersofnewly appointed professors. The MDCO assists in the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners, and accompanying family members.

Your Application

TUM is an equal-opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The positions are suitable for persons with disability. Applicants with a disability will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance.

Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. Theseguidelinesanddetailed information about the TUMFacultyRecruitment andCareerSystemare available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting . HereyouwillalsofindTUM’sinformationoncollectingandprocessingpersonal data as part of the application process.

Please note that it is necessary to indicate your research area (analogous as listed in this call) in the application.

Pleasesubmityourapplicationnolaterthan25^th May 2025via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de .

Kontakt: recruitment@xcit.tum.de