Academic ConnectFull Professor (W2) in Visual Computing at the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences
We are inviting applications for the position of full professor in the area of visual computing, to be filled as soon as possible. The candidate should have expertise in one or several sub-areas of visual computing (i.e. the computational handling of image-, video-, or geometry-data in 2D and 3D), thereby developing and applying algorithmic (e.g. simulation, optimization) and/or data-driven methods (e.g. data analysis, machine learning). The requirements include a doctoral degree and additional research experience, such as a habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification) or equivalent achievements gained as a university researcher or professor or in a research position outside academia. Teaching ability and dedication are essential and the application should include proof of this. Fluent German is not required to start the position but the successful candidate will be expected to hold classes in German within the first 5 years. The candidate is expected to be able and willing to collaborate with colleagues in the Computer Science Department, as well as other departments of the faculty, other faculties and profile areas of RWTH Aachen University. Participation in academic self-administration is expected.
Please submit your application online by September 1, 2025 through the RWTH appointment portal at: www.berufungsportal.rwth-aachen.de For inquiries specific to the academic position, please reach out to Prof. Dr. Leif Kobbelt at sekretariati8@cs.rwthaachen.de. If you encounter technical issues with the appointment portal, please get in touch with our support team at berufungsportal@rwth-aachen.de. This position is available on a part-time basis upon request. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender. RWTH Aachen University is recognized as a family friendly institution and provides a dual career program to support partner hiring. Our Family Services Center, part of the Equal Opportunities Office, is available to offer guidance on family matters, including childcare and caregiving responsibilities. At RWTH Aachen University, we are dedicated to advancing women’s careers and strongly encourage women to apply. When candidates have equal qualifications, skills, and accomplishments, preference may be given to women, provided there are no overriding considerations in favor of another candidate. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and those with equivalent status, and we look forward to applications from international candidates. For information on the collection of personal data under Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please refer to: www. rwth-aachen.de/gdpr-information. RWTH Aachen University is one of Germany’s pre-eminent Universities of Excellence and is renowned for its high-quality teaching and world-class research. Assuming profound responsibility towards society, RWTH addresses bold scientific questions and translates its knowledge into meaningful applications. RWTH strives for the convergence of knowledge, methods, and findings and integrates in-depth disciplinary knowledge within the interdisciplinary research consortia established in its eight profile areas. The University’s dynamic, creative, and international environment encompasses efficient research networks and institutionalized collaborations. With its innovative RWTH Aachen Campus project, the University boasts one of the largest technology-oriented research environments in Europe.