The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Heinrich Heine
University Düsseldorf is inviting applications for the position of a
*****Professorship for Machine Learning*****
(open rank: W2 or W1 with tenure track to W2)
at the department of Computer Science to be filled as soon as possible.
We are seeking an individual with outstanding expertise in the field of
Machine Learning, particularly in modern machine learning techniques
(e.g. Large Language Models and Deep Learning architectures for
Explainable AI, Agentic AI, Neuro-symbolic AI and Reinforcement
Learning) with connections to Natural Language Processing, who will
represent this expertise in both research and teaching.
The candidate should have proven expertise in the development of machine
learning methods, and it is expected that he/she will contribute to
collaborative projects. Active participation in the Heine Center for
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (HeiCAD) is desirable.
Experience or --- for an initial appointment on W1 level --- a
well-founded potential in acquiring competitive third-party funding and
publications at leading conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI,
EMNLP, ACL, and/or leading scientific journals is expected. Furthermore,
excellent didactic skills are required. Teaching responsibilities
include courses in computer science (Bachelor and Master in Computer
Science, Master in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), including
regular participation in basic courses. In addition, active involvement
in teaching offerings for other disciplines (e.g., within the framework
of „KI für alle“) and participation in university self-administration
are expected.
For a direct appointment on W2 level a scientific performance equivalent
to Habilitation, in particular high-level publications, success in
acquiring third-party funding, and suitable experience in teaching in
Computer Science or related programs is required.
Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of “excellence through
diversity.” It has signed the “Diversity Charter” and successfully
participated in the Stifterverband‘s “Shaping Diversity” audit. It is
certified as a family-friendly university and has received the European
Union‘s HR Excellence in Research Award.
Applications from suitably qualified severely disabled persons or
disabled persons regarded as being of equal status according to Book IX
of the German Social Legal Code (SGB – Soziales Gesetzbuch) are
encouraged.
At Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, appointments may also be
part-time, provided there are no overriding administrative reasons in
individual cases for requiring full-time employment. Heinrich Heine
University Düsseldorf offers a Dual Career Support and is a member of
the Rhineland Dual Career Network (Dual Career Netzwerk Rheinland).
www.dualcareer-rheinland.de provides further information.
For questions about the professorship, please contact Prof. Dr. P.
Swoboda ([email protected]).
For further assistance, contact [email protected].
Please submit your application in digital form with the usual documents
(letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, details of all academic
publications, tabular list and proof of competitively
acquiredthird-party funding (including scholarships), copies of academic
certificates, research concept (max. 2 pages), teaching concept
(max. 2 pages), course catalogue) in the HHU appointment portal at
https://berufungsportal.hhu.de and complete the requested information as
fully as possible.
Deadline for applications: 14.01.2026
Conditions for employment are, in addition to general administrative
conditions in accordance with § 36 of the North Rhine-Westphalia
University Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes
Nordrhein-Westfalen), an aptitude for teaching, exceptional competence
in research, and additional scientific achievements. Female candidates
are encouraged to apply; they will be given preference in cases of equal
aptitude, ability, and professional achievements unless there are
exceptional reasons for choosing another applicant.
--
Prof. Dr. Laura Kallmeyer
Institut für Linguistik
Heinrich-Heine Universität Duesseldorf
Universitaetsstr. 1
D-40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
https://user.phil.hhu.de/kallmeyer/
Phone +49 (0)211 8113899
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