Graz University of Technology, Mathematics
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Position Title:
Professorship for Foundations of Data Science
Position Type:
Teaching stream faculty
Position Location:
Graz, Steiermark 8010, Austria
Subject Area:
Data Science
Appl Deadline:
2025/01/05 11:59PM
(posted 2024/10/30, listed until 2025/04/30)
(posted 2024/10/30, listed until 2025/04/30)Position Description:
Position Description
The Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy / Institute of Statistics at Graz University of Technology has an open position: Professorship for Foundations of Data Science - Application deadline: 05.01.2025 - Employment Start: October 2026 - Employment Type: Permanent - Degree of Employment: full-time TU Graz is looking for a researcher with international reputation and an excellent track record in a modern area of data science. The new professorship should complement existing expertise at TU Graz and within NAWI Graz, and further expand the interdisciplinary cooperation between the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science at TU Graz. The applicant's research program should aim to theoretically explore data analytic methods, machine learning or artificial intelligence with the help of mathematical and statistical models and procedures; a connection to Bayesian methods is particularly desirable. The professorship plays a central role in the newly established Master's degree program in Data Science. The successful candidate is involved in the development and realisation of advanced courses, as well as in the supervision of scientific work and projects within the framework of this program. Experience and willingness to supervise industry-related projects is particularly welcome. The area of responsibility also includes teaching courses in basic subjects of the degree program, especially in the field of Bayesian statistics. The establishment of an own research group, along with the necessary acquisition of third-party funds, is expected. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to take on tasks in academic self-administration. The professorship will be part of the Institute of Statistics. The current research groups at the Institute work in the fields of Applied Statistics, Probability Theory and Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. The institute is one of five institutes in the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy. The advertised professorship is embedded in the Field of Expertise “Information, Communication and Computing” at TU Graz, which consists of working groups in Mathematics, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, among others. Applicants with links to research projects within the FoE will be given special consideration. Employment Requirements - A university doctorate in the field (PhD). - Outstanding scientific qualifications in the field for both research and teaching, as evidenced by habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent scientific achievements. - Didactic skills, as shown by habilitation or compareable qualifications for adequate teaching at Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral level. - International experience in the field. - The ability to lead a research team. Selection Criteria - Experience in the acquisition of third-party funded projects and/or industry projects. - Competences in Gender & Diversity. We Offer The advertised position is a tenured full professorship with a competitive salary. Graz University of Technology provides excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with the outstanding living quality in the greater Graz area. We also support your partner´s career by using the universities networks and assist the relocation process. A combination of national and European funding bodies provides an excellent funding landscape. And there are numerous opportunities for collaboration with inter-/national research organisations, SMEs and industry. Application Documents Applicants are asked to send their detailed documents in English. The following information is required: - A CV describing the past research and teaching activities as well as the type and scope of leadership and management experience (including copies of diplomas and relevant certificates) - A list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications - Your research statement. - Your teaching statement. Relocation of the future professor to the greater Graz area (main residence) is required. Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken, to be able to effectively represent the field internationally, and they must also be willing to learn German if they do not already know the language. Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. In case of under-representation, preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified. Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion and ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities, and who have the relevant qualification, are expressly invited to apply. Hearings The hearings are expected to take place in the week from May 12 to 16, 2025. Applicants should be available for interviews during this period. Contact Applications should be sent to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy. For further questions, please contact Siegfried Hörmann (shoermann@tugraz.at). Please note that we only accept applications submitted via our online application system. Applications by e-mail or mail will not be considered. 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