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Faculty of Computer Science:
Chair of Software Engineering
In order to fill afixed-term position in full-time (41,00 hours/week = 100 %) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for two
Academic councils (m/f/x)
The Chair of Software Engineering, led by Prof. Dr. Thorsten Berger, combines foundational and applied research to automate software engineering for the next generation of intelligent, autonomous, and variant-rich software systems. We explore new ways of software creation, analysis, and evolution. Our application domains are automotive systems, systems software, software ecosystems, and mobile robots, among others.
Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-09-25
Your tasks:
- teaching (5 SWS) with a focus on courses in Software Engineering
- supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses
- collaborative research and publications within the Chair's research group
- writing and coordinating grant applications (or contributions to applications)
Your profile:
- Master's degree and doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Research experience around software engineering, especially in software variability management / software product lines, variability modeling, program analysis, SE4AI, AI4SE, model-driven engineering
- Experience with engineering and empirical research methods
- Prior publications and excellent academic references
- Programming skills, good communication, collaboration, and self-organisation
- Experience with teaching and supervising students
- Experience with institutional service
- Fluency in English
We offer:
Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr, Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team, Extensive training and professional development opportunities
Further information:
The position is on a civil servant basis and is governed by the relevant civil service regulations, in particular the Landesbeamtengesetz (LBG NRW) and the Laufbahnverordnung (LVO).
After the personal and career requirements have been met, the salary is paid in grade A13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
There are two full-time positions to be filled. Applications are to be written in English and need to contain: (1) cover letter expressing the applicant’s motivation, experiences, and relevant qualifications; (2) detailed curriculum vitae including publications, teaching experiences, and three references with contact details; (3) official transcripts of education certificates (degrees, including grade reports and other documents when applicable). The selection process takes place in competition. Therefore, the applicant is recommended to enclose additional information in the application, such as papers or reports authored.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Berger , Tel.: +49 234 32 25975
Carolina Bosco, Tel.: +49 234 32 27746
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-09-25. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 6028.
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