Full Professor (m/f/d)

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

at salary grade W3 to commence at the earliest opportunity. This is a permanent civil service position.

The successful candidate will represent research and teaching in the field of software engineering. The appointment is intended to further strengthen cooperation in research and teaching within computer science and with other disciplines.

We are looking for an internationally renowned scholar who can complement the existing expertise in computer science with their own independent research and teaching profile. The ability and willingness to acquire external funding must be demonstrated. The candidate must have a proven record in research and teaching in the field of software engineering.

The successful applicant will be involved in teaching undergraduate and cooperative computer science courses. The professorship is intended to focus on courses in the field of software engineering. An active contribution to academic self-governance is expected.

The ability to teach in German and English is required.

In addition to the general legal requirements, prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree, proven excellence in teaching, and a post-doctoral qualification to teach at a professorial level (Habilitation). Alternatively, evidence of equivalent scholarly achievement, for example as a junior professor or in a non-university environment, will also be considered. Only applicants who are 51 years of age or younger can be hired as civil servants. Exceptions will only be made if there are urgent reasons for doing so (Art. 60 para 3 BayHIG).

The University of Bayreuth views the diversity of its staff as an asset and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and any persons who can help make the research and teaching profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best practice club Family at University, and it offers “dual career support” for career-oriented partners of highly qualified employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of Bayreuth’s commitment to internationalization. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority.

Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science, Prof. Dr. Michael Guthe and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 15 October 2025. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.mpi@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.