University Professorship in Systems

Organisation/Company Leibniz Universität Hannover Department Dezernat 2 - Personal und Recht - 21.23 - Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Final date to receive applications 30 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 26,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for the following position of Salary Scale W3 NBesO, starting as soon as possible:

Leibniz University Hannover invites outstanding researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to apply for the following professorship. We are seeking a distinguished individual with a scientific background representing Leibniz University and the L3S AI Research Center in at least one of the following key areas of AI:
Embodied AI, Neurosymbolic AI, Agentic AI, Trustworthy AI, or Generative AI, thereby further strengthening Hannover as an AI hub.

Central to this is the research and development of intelligent systems capable of learning from their environment, interacting, and solving complex problems independently. Close cooperation with the institutes of the faculty as well as an active participation in the further development of the L3S AI Research Center are expected. Furthermore, collaboration within the faculty and across faculty boundaries on the interdisciplinary topic of AI, as well as its ethical and social implications, is important.

Active participation in the Lower Saxony Centre for AI and Causal Methods in Medicine (CAIMed) and the initiation of collaborative projects would be desirable.

Furthermore, the future holder of the position is expected to offer excellent teaching in the form of fundamental courses on AI in the faculty's Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, as well as advanced courses in the aforementioned key areas.

The following profile is expected:

• Internationally recognized expertise in at least one of the above-mentioned areas, demonstrated, among other things, by relevant publications in leading AI conferences (A
  * according to CORE) and journals (Q1 according to scimago)
• Experience in successfully acquiring third-party funding (e.g., DFG, EU, national ministries)
• Experience in independently conducting courses
• International visibility in renowned networks (e.g., ELLIS) or other committees
• Development and delivery of appealing and innovative courses in English

Furthermore, the following points are desirable:

• Experience in leading and conducting cooperative research projects
• Successful teaching proven by positive teaching evaluations
• Proven experience in supervising junior researchers
• Connections to CAIMed and/or one or more of the three excellence clusters at Leibniz University Hannover:
  Hearing4
  
  All, Phoenix
  
  D, Quantum Frontiers
• Willingness to proactively help shape ongoing and future research projects at L3S
• If corresponding knowledge is not present, the learning of the German language to B1 level within the first three years

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature.

In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families . The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason,
female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers
. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

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