The Faculty of Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Professor of Intelligent Speech Systems

(Open Rank)

at the Department of Computer Science, either as an associate professor (W2) with tenure track to a full professorship (W3) or a permanent full professor (W3). The associate professorship with tenure track (W2 to W3) is appointed for an initial period of six years. FAU offers the long-term perspective of a permanent appointment to a full professorship if the requirements of the tenure evaluation are met. The appointment to an associate professorship with tenure track (W2 to W3) or full professorship (W3) will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications.

We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible profile in research and teaching. The aim of the professorship is to establish a Chair in Computer Science that is affiliated with the AI Network Bavaria and the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria. The professor is expected to represent the field in research and teaching. Applicants must have experience in at least one of the following subjects:

·        Automated speech recognition

·        Dialog systems

·        Language assistance systems

·        Pathologic speech processing

·        Cognitive language processing

·        Computer linguistics

·        Natural language processing

·        Multimodal processing combined with language

·        Large language models (LLMs)

We also require that candidates have in-depth knowledge and experience of machine learning and machine learning methods. The professor is expected to teach in the degree programs Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Engineering and Data Science.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. They should have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and relevant teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as assistant professor).

For appointment to an associate professorship (W2) with tenure track to a full professorship (W3), the following are also expected: a broad research spectrum, international visibility, a track record of international publications, and good teaching experience.

For appointment to a permanent full professorship (W3), the following are also expected: a broad range of research, high international visibility, regular international publications at a very high level, in-depth experience in teaching as well as leadership and management skills.

The successful candidate should become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

FAU offers career development and an attractive initial package. Based on international standards and transparent performance agreements, FAU ensures a fair tenure-track evaluation process.

FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept [max. 2 pages each], list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees, preferably in English) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by September 30, 2024, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Please contact tf-dekan@fau.de with any questions.