The Department for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology invites applications for the position of a
Tenure Track Professor in Medical Imaging
We are looking for a candidate with proven scientific expertise who will represent the field of “Medical Imaging” in research and teaching, applications from any subfield are welcome.
Job Description
The following areas are of particular interest:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- MR Systems Engineering
- Quantitative MRI
The professorship will cover one of these fields or any other field in medical imaging that complements the existing strengths in the department.
The professorship will be part of the Institute of Biomedical Imaging, which is an internationally visible research environment with more than 12 researchers in the field of biomedical imaging. The institute collaborates closely with research groups and industry partners around the globe. The Institute of Biomedical imaging has a research focus on the development of computational imaging techniques for MRI and operates a state-of-the-art 3 Tesla MRI scanner, an electronics laboratory, and a wide-band nuclear quadrupole resonance spectrometer.
The successful candidate will complement the existing strengths in the department, will build an internationally visible group, will be an engaged teacher in the Biomedical Engineering program at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level, and will actively participate in academic self-administration.
At the Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering undergraduate courses are taught in German or English, graduate courses are taught in English.
The advertised position is a tenure-track career position. (pursuant to § 99 para. 5 of the Universities Act) 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 position as Associate Professor.
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
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 7170 / 2024 / 7637
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 question, please contact Martin Uecker (uecker@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.
Important Dates
The deadline for applications is 15.11.2024
The hearings for the professorship will take place in the week of 3rd February 2025. Candidates should be available for interviews in this period.
