Head of Research Group for Computer Science in Mechanical Engineering | Professur für Informatik im Maschinenbau
Helmut-Schmidt-Universität Universität der Bundeswehr Personaldezernat
Job Summary
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a research group at the intersection of computer science and mechanical engineering at the Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/ Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical and organizational management of the professorship, focusing on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence methods for Cyber-Physical Production Systems. Key areas of research include symbolic AI algorithms in product development, symbolic AI methods, and Virtual/Augmented Reality applications, particularly for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, diagnosis, and optimization in manufacturing and plant/mechanical engineering. The position involves securing and coordinating national and international third-party funded research projects, managing a team of up to 15 scientific staff, and representing the professorship externally through publications and presentations at conferences. Additionally, the role includes independent teaching and examination responsibilities in "Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Sciences" and fostering collaboration within the university. This is a permanent position, with the possibility of civil servant status, offering a stable and family-friendly work environment with attractive benefits.
Required Skills
Education
Master's or Diploma (University) degree in Industrial Engineering or a comparable field of Computer Science, with a grade of at least 2.0 (good).
Experience
- Professional experience in symbolic AI methods for technical and physical systems, especially in conceptual product development
- Expertise in developing and applying formalized AI methods to support engineering development processes, demonstrated through professional activity and publications
- Professional experience in applying Virtual Reality technologies in product development
- Extensive experience in independent scientific work, demonstrated through professional activity in academia and publications
- Knowledge and experience in university teaching in "Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Sciences" (desirable)
- Knowledge and experience in university self-governance and departmental operations (desirable)
- Knowledge and experience in teaching and research within the Bundeswehr (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Eligibility for higher civil service in Germany, or at least 2.5 years of relevant professional experience post-graduation for civil servant appointment
- Agreement to participate in a health suitability assessment and potentially an extended security clearance
- Commitment to the liberal democratic basic order as per the German Basic Law
- German citizenship or citizenship of another EU member state required for civil servant status (generally under 50 years of age); otherwise, employment contract may be offered