Connectionists: Professorship in Computer Science (W3) (f/m/d) at University of Cologne

[csohler at uni-koeln.de]

The University of Cologne is one of the largest and most  
research-intensive universities in Germany, offering a wide range of  
subjects. With its six faculties and its interfaculty centres, it  
offers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and internationally  
outstanding profile areas, supported by the administration with its  
services.

YOUR TASKS

In the context of expanding the Division of Computer Science, the  
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science aims to increase its  
expertise in the field of information and data science. Possible  
research topics include, but are not limited to data analytics,  
machine learning, artificial intelligence, information retrieval,  
knowledge discovery, and computer vision.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for applicants with an outstanding research and  
teaching track record in the field of information and data science  
with successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding.  
Interdisciplinary applications, e.g., in medicine, science, or  
industry as well as interactions with existing research topics in the  
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science are expected.  
High-performance computing capabilities are available at the Regional  
Computing Center Cologne (RRZK) and participation in the Center for  
Data and Simulation Science (CDS) is intended. Furthermore, applicants  
should actively engage in the expansion of the Division of Computer  
Science at University of Cologne. Participation in the mathematics,  
economathematics and the planned Computer Science programs of the  
department as well as in the offered service courses in the area of  
computer science is expected.

WE OFFER YOU

The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment  
with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as  
support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working  
conditions.

The position is available at the earliest possible date. Formal  
requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of  
North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW). As a rule, the  
teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours  
per week is one 90-minute course per semester).

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and  
diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be  
considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities  
Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW).  
We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities /  
special needs or of equal status.

Please submit your application via the University of Cologne’s  
Academic Job Portal (https://professorships.uni-koeln.de) by July 2,  
2021. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty  
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Please also provide informative  
documentation of your research and teaching.