Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Data and Cloud Systems

Computing Research Association; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic institution is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Data and Cloud Systems in Munich. The role involves conducting high-performance data processing and teaching responsibilities in computing programs. Candidates must hold an outstanding doctoral degree and have a strong research background. This tenure-track position offers clear career advancement opportunities within a vibrant research environment. Applications are encouraged from women and disabled persons.

Leistungen

Attractive salary conditions

Career consulting for partners

Excellent working conditions

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated initial scientific achievements and capacity for independent research.
• Research experience abroad is expected.
• University degree is a prerequisite.

Aufgaben

• Conduct high-performance data processing on modern hardware.
• Develop scalable cloud systems.
• Optimize queries and manage distributed data systems.
• Teach courses in the bachelor's and master's programs.

Kenntnisse

High-performance data processing

Scalable cloud systems

Distributed data and storage systems

Query optimization

Pedagogical aptitude

Ausbildung

Outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Data and Cloud Systems to begin as soon as possible. The position is a W2 fixed‑term (6 year) tenure‑track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3.

Scientific Environment

The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, Department of Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• high‑performance data processing on modern hardware
• scalable cloud systems
• distributed data and storage systems
• query optimization and compilation

Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor’s and master’s programs, especially courses in the Professional Profile “Informatics”.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated initial scientific achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international level. 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 (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).

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 Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction. TUM offers attractive and performance‑based salary conditions and social benefits.

The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

Your Application

TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.

Please submit your application by 3 February 2026 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de