W1-Assistant Professor for Software Engineering (m/f/d)
Universit盲t Ulm

Ulm

Temporary

Full Time

Apply by: 2025-06-29

Published: 2025-06-10

Ulm University is a young research university with a focus on natural sciences, medicine and technology. Located in an economically strong region the University with its more than 10,000 students offers a dynamic work environment with attractive networking and development prospects.

The University is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and particularly encourage qualified female scientists to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology, Institute of Software Engineering, is seeking to fill the position, starting as soon as possible, of

W1-Assistant Professor for Software Engineering (m/f/d)
without Tenure Track

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with an international track record in the field of software engineering to strengthen the area of practical computer science at Ulm University with respect to research and teaching. Experience in acquiring third-party funding and participation in collaborative research projects is advantageous, enabling future large-scale research projects. An E13 doctoral student position is available to support the assistant professor.

The successful candidate will propose a research program that strengthens and complements the research expertise in the institute, the faculty and the university as a whole. The university provides an ideal setting for the assistant professor, with numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange. Additionally, the Science City of Ulm and the Transfer Center for Digitization, Analytics & Data Science offer further connections and partnerships with local companies.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for teaching to strengthen our teaching portfolio for our software engineering B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs. Basic-level instruction is offered in German while advanced courses may be taught in English. We expect strong teaching skills, documented, for example, by excellent teaching evaluations or continued educational training. Active participation in the faculty鈥檚 self-administration is expected.

Recruitment takes place as a temporary civil servant or as an employee, generally for a fixed term of 6 years. An extension is not possible except in the cases of 搂 45 Para 6 LHG.

Employment requirements are completed university studies as well as teaching aptitude, a doctoral degree and special aptitude for academic work, which is usually demonstrated by the outstanding quality of a doctorate (搂 51 Abs. 2 LHG).

Seize the opportunity and join us in shaping the future of the University!