Professor (W2) for Digital Technologies in Communication Systems

Your duties include

• Representation of the field Systems Engineering of connected digital media technologies for communication in complex mobility systems (e.g. car/commercial transport, air and rail transport, individual mobility assistance systems, traffic and passenger assistance systems and their integration into multimodal mobility solutions) in teaching and research; both in basic and advanced interdisciplinary concepts
• Research and development activities
• Proactive acquisition of third-party funding through research and transfer activities
• Practice-oriented teaching in the subject areas both in German and in English and also using digital formats (e-learning, blended learning)
• Content-specific and strategic further development of the subject areas with special focus on digitization
• High-quality supervision of practical assignments, Bachelor's and Master's theses as well as doctorates
• Involvement in setting up new international partnerships and maintaining existing ones
• Active and interdisciplinary involvement in administering academic affairs
• Active involvement in the development and expansion of the degree programs at our university

You offer

• Preferably an academic university degree in a relevant field, e.g. media technology, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, information and communication technology, media informatics, computer science, physics or traffic and transportation systems
• A thematic focus and practical professional experience in the design, implementation, and networking of media technologies for communication within and between mobility systems
• Strong communication, cooperation and teamwork skills to solve complex problems in a highly interdisciplinary working environment
• Above-average professional and academic qualifications in the development of complex technical systems and their connection in networks, e.g. in AV-systems
• Knowledge of the development of technical systems using systems engineering methods and tools
• Development and design expertise in the field of media technologies with forward-looking concepts, e.g. in the areas of connectivity, AI, usability, user experience
• Practical professional experience in working in and/or leading interdisciplinary teams to develop complex system solutions
• Very good German and English proficiency and ability and willingness to teach in German and in English
• Enthusiasm for passing on your practical experience in teaching applied research to our students as future academics
• Gender and diversity competence

We offer

• If the requirements are met, a permanent appointment with public servant status
• Services for dual career couples through the Dual Career Netzwerk Nordbayern (dual career network for northern Bavaria)
• Freedom to research and teach innovative topics
• Possibility to obtain research and third-party funding for practice-oriented projects and to conduct these projects
• Good framework conditions for your individual work-life-balance
• Fostering of talents and potentials with a focus on gender equality and creativity
• Attractive internal and external further training courses and a wide range of health, preventative and advisory services
• Modern infrastructure at attractive university locations
• An open communication culture in which diversity is lived and encouraged

Recruitment pursuant to Article 57 (3) to the BayHIG

• Completed university degree
• Excellent academic achievements in research and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification
• Pedagogical aptitude
• Special achievements in the application or development of academic knowledge and methods in a minimum of five years of work experience, which must have been acquired after completion of the university degree and of which at least three years must have been acquired outside the university sector. If, over a period of at least five years, a considerable portion of your work involved a cooperation between a university and a non-academic employer, this time may be considered to meet the requirements for non-academic work experience in special cases (pursuant to Article 57 (3) Sentence 1 No. 3 of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG)).

We strive to increase the proportion of women as they are underrepresented, particularly in academic positions (Article 7 (3) of the Bavarian equal treatment act (BayGlG)). We are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach which supports all under-represented groups. Severely disabled applicants are underrepresented and will be given preference in the case of equal qualification, ability and professional achievements. Appointment to the public service can take place for EU citizens who have not yet reached the age of 52; if this condition is not met, you will be employed without public servant status. The selection process uses aptitude diagnostics provided by an external HR consultancy.

Please submit your application documents including the required supporting documents using our online portal by January 31, 2025 at the latest.