Professor in » Computer Architecture and Operating Systems «

Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich); München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for a Professor position in Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, with a tenure-track path from W2 to W3 or a W3 associate/full professor. The professorship will be located at the Heilbronn campus and affiliated with the Center of Informatics.

The role combines research and teaching, with responsibilities including promoting early-career scientists and developing new degree programs such as the planned Master of Science in

Qualifications

• A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites.
• Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, with emphasis on heterogeneous architectures and microkernels.
• Promote early-career scientists and contribute to new degree programs.
• Contribute to required and elective teaching in Information Engineering bachelor and master programs.

Skills

Heterogeneous architectures

Reduced operating systems / microkerne

HW/SW codesign

RISC-V

Teaching

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Professor in Computer Architecture and Operating Systems W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with tenure track to W3) or W3 Associate/Full Professor; to begin as soon as possible. The professorship is endowed by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation.

Scientific environment

The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, Department of Computer Engineering. It will be located at the TUM Campus Heilbronn and affiliated with the Center of Informatics. The Heilbronn region is a strong and successful high‑tech region in Europe that offers a wide range of opportunities for collaboration and is home to various educational and research institutions.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early‑career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Computer Architecture and Operating Systems with a focus on Heterogeneous Architectures as well as Reduced Operating Systems and Microkernels. Ideal candidates use HW/SW Codesign, e. g. based on RISC‑V, to optimize software and hardware simultaneously. With regards to teaching, the professorship is expected to contribute to both required and elective courses in the Information Engineering bachelor and master programs and to assist in the development of new degree programs, such as the planned Master of Science in Microelectronics and Chip Design (working title).

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).

A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Our Offer

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit‑based academic career path for tenure‑track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply.

• TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the TUM Campus Heilbronn.
• The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors.
• TUM offers attractive and performance‑based salary conditions and social benefits.

Application deadline: 30 November 2026.