The Department for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology invites applications for the position of a
Tenure Track Professor of Software Engineering (m/f/d)
We are looking for a candidate with proven scientific expertise in the field of Software Engineering.
Job Description
The following areas are of particular interest:
- AI for Software Engineering and vice versa
- Dependability and Safety of Software
- Software Analysis and Evolution
- Software Testing
- Requirements Engineering
The successful candidate will cover one of these fields or any other field in Software Engineering that complements the existing strengths in the department. The professorship will be part of the Institute of Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence , which is an internationally highly visible research environment with more than 60 researchers in Software Engineering.
The Institute is concerned with the theoretical, practical and applied aspects of software engineering. Research lies in the field of intelligent systems, formal verification and systematic testing of software, artificial intelligence, requirements engineering, recommender systems, optimization of industrial problems, game theory, agile software development processes, computer languages, computer science education, management of software development projects (including knowledge management), software development for and on smartphones and tablets, and intelligent autonomous robots. Furthermore, the institute deals with the teaching of artificial intelligence in schools.
The new professor will complement the existing strengths in the department, will build an internationally visible group, and will be an engaged teacher in the Computer Science programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level, and will actively participate in academic self-administration.
At Graz University of Technology, undergraduate courses are taught in German or English and graduate courses are taught in English.
Employment Requirements
- A completed university education with a doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field.
- Excellent scientific achievements.
- Excellent didactic and pedagogical skills.
- Management and leadership abilities.
- Excellent command of English and command of German or the willingness to acquire it.
Selection Criteria
We also value:
- International experience and integration in the international research community.
- Experience with acquisition of research grants and/or industrial collaboration.
- Gender and diversity competences
We Offer
- Interesting area of responsibility
- Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
- Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break)
- International training and teaching opportunities
- Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
- Family-friendly employer
- Subsidy for public transport
- University’s sports program
- Shopping Discounts
- Workplace Health Management
- Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
- Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
- Safe and stable working environment
- Company pension funds
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 76,308.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.
Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.
How to apply
The position is listed with the position identification number 7160 / 2025 / 8411
Interested applicants are requested to submit the online application including:
- a CV (with copies of diplomas);
- a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications;
- a research statement describing past and planned research activities (5 pages max.);
- a teaching statement (5 pages max.) and evaluations of past teaching activities (if available); and
- names and contact information of two references.
For further questions, please contact Franz Wotawa (applications.csbme@tugraz.at), (no applications). Please note that we can only accept applications submitted via our online application portal. Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be considered.
Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and spoken, to be able to effectively represent the field internationally, and they must also be willing to learn German if they do not already know the language.
The advertised position is a tenure-track career position. After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the job holder is appointed as an Assistant Professor. After a positive evaluation of the qualification agreement, the position will be turned into a permanent position as an Associate Professor. After a further competitive procedure, a promotion to a Full Professor is possible.
The position will be paid according to the collective agreement for employees of Austrian universities, stipulating an initial gross annual salary that includes medical and retirement insurance.
Hearings
The hearings for the professorship will take place in the week of 9th February 2026. Candidates should be available for interviews in this period.
