The Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology at Ulm University invites applications for the following position to be filled by 1 April 2026:

Professor (W3) of in Autonomous Systems with leadership of the Institute of Measurement, Control and Microtechnology

management responsibilities

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.

Ulm University is a research-driven institution with strong academic programs in medicine, natural sciences and technology.

The institutes within the Faculty of Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology conduct cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum, including electrical engineering, information processing, artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering. The theory and application of autonomous systems play a central role across these domains. The successful candidate will be expected to provide pioneering contributions in this context and significantly shape the faculty’s research profile.

We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding scientific track record in several of the following fields:

• Automation of complex systems
• Cooperative and networked systems
• Methods for safeguarding safety-critical autonomous systems
• Methods of applied machine learning
• Modeling and simulation of autonomous systems
• Environmental perception and dynamic environmental modeling
• Localization, planning and decision-making in autonomous systems

These methods should be applied in research areas such as

• Automation technology
• Mobility and transport systems on land, water and in the air
• Intelligent infrastructure
• Robotics in domestic and industrial settings
• Medical technology, e.g., automated theranostic and assistance systems

We are looking for a scholar with proven academic qualifications in the relevant fields. Leadership experience in scientific or industrial research and development is desirable, as is experience with the transfer of research into practice through partnerships with industry partners.

The position requires a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration to complement and expand the faculty’s expertise. This includes the initiation, acquisition and execution of joint research projects both within and beyond the faculty.

Applicants must demonstrate a successful track record in acquiring third-party research funding. Active participation in academic self-governance and a high level of dedication to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels - in both German and English - are expected. A key responsibility will be the further development of the faculty’s study programs in the direction of “Autonomous Systems”.

Employment requirements are completed university studies as well as teaching aptitude, a doctoral degree and further pertinent scientific achievements (§ 47 LHG).

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