HORST-GÖRTZ-FOUNDATION-ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP for Quantum Computing (m/f/d) (Open Rank: W3 tenured or W2 tenure track to W3)
The Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum invites applications for a W3 Tenured or W2 Tenure Track to W3 Professorship for Quantum Computing (Open Rank) that is to be filled at the earliest possible date. Successful applicants should demonstrate an outstanding track record, with a focus on any research area within quantum computing, such as, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Quantum algorithms and complexity theory
- Quantum and post-quantum cryptography
- Quantum learning and information theory
- Applications of future quantum computers
We are looking for a scientist with an internationally visible research profile who is willing to play a leading role in current and planned projects, complementing existing strengths for establishing quantum computing as a focus area at Ruhr University Bochum, especially at the Cluster of Excellence "CASA: Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries" and the Horst Görtz Institute (a research department of Ruhr University Bochum. The Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy offers additional possibilities for collaboration. These outstanding research institutions position Bochum with its extremely vibrant digital ecosystem as one of the leading research locations for IT Security in Europe. There is also ample opportunity to interact with the well-developed start-up community in the area of security and computer science.
In the case of a W2 professorship with W3 tenure track, the successful candidate will initially be appointed as a temporary civil servant for five years. At the end of this five-year period at the latest, the tenure track will lead to continued employment as a tenured W3 university professor, provided that the necessary aptitude, competence and academic performance have been demonstrated and that the legal requirements pertaining to Section 38 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (HG NRW, Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen) are met. In addition, the recruitment criteria of Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (HG NRW, Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen) apply.
The responsibilities of the future chair holder include participation in teaching in the study programs of the faculty. The prerequisites are excellent scientific qualifications, usually proven by a doctorate of outstanding quality and top international publications. Furthermore, a positive evaluation as a junior professor, habilitation, or equivalent academic achievement is required, as well as evidence of particular suitability for academic teaching and a willingness to participate in academic self-administration.
We also expect:
- a high level of commitment to excellence in research and teaching,
- an ability to direct research work of the highest quality,
- a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary scientific work,
- a willingness and proven ability to attract (significant, in case of W3) third-party funded research projects and a willingness to participate in existing research collaborations.
Ruhr University Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favor a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. Ruhr University 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.
Applications with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, teaching record, research statement, teaching statement, list of third-party funded projects) should be sent by November 10, 2024 (in digital form, as a single PDF file; please include "ANR 3822" in the email subject line) to the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum, Tim Güneysu, e-mail: career(at)casa.rub.de. In your application, please also indicate whether you are applying for a tenured W3 position, a W2 tenure-track W3 position, or both.
For further information, please see the web pages of the Faculty of Computer Science (https://www.informatik.rub.de/en) and the cluster of excellence (https://casa.rub.de/en/). Please contact Michael Walter (michael.walter(at)rub.de) if you have any questions about the position.
Information on the collection of personal data at the application process: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process
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