Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Asso­ciation creates and imparts knowledge for society and the environment. Our goal is to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of humanity in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. To achieve this, over 9,000 KIT employees collaborate in a wide range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation.

The chair of information systems at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany (KIT) is offering a position for a

postdoctoral researcher

Core responsibilities include conducting independent research in the field of data science that aligns with the environment, as well as collaborating with and mentoring doctoral candidates already engaged in the field. Your work should not only exemplify rigorous computer science research but also facilitate tangible advancements in collaboration with users from diverse fields, such as energy systems, materials science, or robotics. We are also open to assigning you teaching tasks and providing opportunities for your active participation and professional development. Finally, we expect you to participate in the acquisition of third-party funding. Finally, we expect you to participate in the acquisition of third-party funding.

Our expectations: Apart from relevant professional qualifications, you must demonstrate the ability to con­duct scientific research, evidenced by your previous accomplishments, and possess strong teamwork skills. This call for applications also extends to individuals currently employed in the industry who seek to return to academia. Please submit your application documents, including your CV, university transcripts with grades, and a concise explanation of what particularly drew you to this announcement.

We offer:

-a lot of free space for scientific development,

-excellent personal guidance and support,

-fascinating research topics with a lot of societal relevance,

-an open-minded and highly collaborative research environment, with much freedom for cooperation,

-opportunities for personal growth and further training leveraging the rich infrastructure at KIT, an institution that is both a university and a large-scale research facility,

-an excellent living environment in an attractive, vibrant city in a beautiful region in Germany.

Your application must at least consist of a statement of motivation tailored to this specific offer (i.e., do not send text that is generic), university transcripts including grades and your CV. Please send everything as one pdf file, no larger than 5 MB. Please email your application to Prof. Klemens Böhm, klemens.boehm@kit.edu.

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore, we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified. For more information, please visit: www.kit.edu.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klemens Böhm

Please send your application electronically to e-mail: klemens.boehm@kit.edu