W2 – University Professorship (f/m/d) for Computer Systems

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In the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at Paderborn University, the following professorship is to be filled as soon as possible at the Department of Computer Science:

W2 – University Professorship (f/m/d) for Computer Systems

We are looking for an outstanding personality who represents the field of computer systems in research and teaching at the Department of Computer Science and is appropriately involved in the education of students, particularly through a compulsory course in operating systems in the study programs Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The ideal candidate should have an outstanding scientific track record in the field of computer systems and have published in competitive international venues and journals, for example, in one or more of the following areas:

1. System software, system programming, and virtualization
2. Compiler construction and code generation for parallel target architectures or accelerator technologies
3. Memory technologies and storage systems
4. Scalable, reliable, secure, or resource-constrained systems

The Department of Computer Science is pursuing three strategic areas: Security, Data Science, and Domain-Specific Computing. Connectivity to at least the strategic area of Domain-Specific Computing is required.

We expect the position holder to be willing and interested in working on applications for large-scale projects – especially interdisciplinary ones – to actively help shape new projects and to integrate into existing research institutions. Paderborn University offers excellent opportunities for this with research facilities such as the SICP - Software Innovation Campus, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Institute (JAII), or the Paderborn Center for Parallel Computing (PC²). There is also the possibility of collaborations with the Heinz Nixdorf Institute (HNI) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic System Design (IEM). Initial experience in the acquisition of competitive third-party funding is desirable. Furthermore, the ability and willingness to teach in German and English and to participate in academic self-administration is expected.

Recruitment requirements: § 36 Abs. 1 Ziff. 1 to 4 HG NRW (University law of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) (completed university degree, pedagogical aptitude, Ph.D. degree, and additional academic achievements).

Since Paderborn University seeks to increase the number of female professors, applications from women are especially welcome. In case of equal qualification and scientific achievements, they will receive preferential treatment according to the North Rhine-Westphalian Equal Opportunities Policy (LGG), unless there are cogent reasons to give preference to another applicant. Likewise, applications from disabled people with appropriate qualifications are explicitly requested.

Paderborn University is certified as a family-friendly university. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner with career orientation in the region if required. We will be happy to provide you with information about living and working in Paderborn and help you to find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Services will support you on your arrival in Germany.

If you have any questions regarding the position or the application, please contact Prof. Dr. Eric Bodden (eric.bodden@uni-paderborn.de), head of the Department of Computer Science at Paderborn University.

Applications with the usual documents, including a research and teaching concept, are requested by 31st of January 2025 (Ref. No. 6681) electronically via the job portal of Paderborn University: https://bewerbung.uni-paderborn.de/stellen/6681.