For the Steinbuch Centre for Computing (SCC), we are awarding a permanent position as soon
as possible
Professorship (W3) for
Computational and Data Science in Materials Research
The KIT is seeking to fill the position of a Full Professorship (W3) for Computational and Data
Science in Materials Research at the Steinbuch Centre for Computing (SCC), in the area of
responsibility of the CEO, and the Department of Chemistry and Biosciences.
This is a call for a permanent professorship with the predominant perception of Helmholtz
research tasks according to the current version of the KIT law at the Steinbuch Center for
Computing (SCC). The appointment takes place in the form of a leave of absence to carry out
Helmholtz research tasks in accordance with §15 (2) of the KIT Act in the version applicable until
the 2nd KIT Weiterentwicklungsgesetz (2nd KIT Further Development Act) came into force.
We are looking for a personality who will shape research at the interdisciplinary interface
between materials research and computer science. Accordingly, the focus is on researching and
developing new approaches to information- and simulation-based material characterization
and development. Multiscale approaches for simulating both natural and artificial materials are
desired, ranging from the atomic to the macroscopic level and carried out using high-performance
computers/supercomputers up to the exascale. In addition, methods of artificial intelligence and,
in particular, machine learning for the analysis of experimental data, e.g. from electron microscopy,
X-ray scattering or spectroscopy, are to be researched. The professorship is intended as a bridge
to connect the research topics of the two Helmholtz programs “Engineering Digital Futures” and
“Materials Systems Engineering” in the Helmholtz research area “Information” and to contribute
to the JointLab “Virtual Materials Design”. Furthermore, the professorship should work in the
material science-oriented NFDI consortia.
As head of department at the SCC, the professorship is integrated into the Helmholtz program
“Engineering Digital Futures” and works closely with the Simulation and Data Labs (SDLs) and
the Helmholtz AI team at the SCC.
The professorship participates to an appropriate extent and in a didactically competent manner
in the teaching of the courses of study at the KIT Faculty for Chemistry and Biosciences, especially
in the field of physical chemistry. The teaching load is two semester hours per week.
Outstanding, internationally visible scientific achievements are required, for example in the context
of an excellent doctorate and subsequent scientific activities, as well as didactic suitability. Experience
in interdisciplinary cooperation between materials science and computer science is desirable.
Employment conditions as outlined in § 47 LHG (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and
Colleges) in conjunction with § 20 KITG (KIT-Act) in the version applicable until the legal validity
of the 2. KIT-Weiterentwicklungsgesetz (2nd KIT Further Development Act) shall apply.
KIT wishes to increase the proportion of female professors and therefore welcomes applications
by female researchers.
Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.
KIT is certified as a family-friendly university and offers part-time employments, leaves of absence,
a dual career service, and coaching to support the work-life balance.
Your personal data will be processed by KIT in accordance with the following privacy policy
(
https://www.sek.kit.edu/downloads/2020-11-17_DSE_Berufungsverfahren.pdf)
Please send applications in English by October 3, 2022, quoting the vacancy number
2183/2022 and the reference number 6, together with the usual documents (curriculum vitae
with scientific career, certificates, and a list of publications) and an exposé of no more than
three pages on the planned research and teaching activities as well as possible collaborations
at KIT by e-mail, preferably summarized in a PDF document, to:
gs@b2.kit.edu. For further
information please contact the chairman of the appointment committee Prof. Dr. Decker, e-mail:
michael.decker@kit.edu.
You can find further information on the internet:
www.kit.edu
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