University Professorship at KIT (W3) „Computer Architecture“

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Research Conditions & State‑

International Networking

Transparent Career Paths & Personal De

Family-friendly Offers

Onboarding & Integration

Job summary

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) invites applications for an Artificial Intelligence Research Position focused on novel hardware architectures for AI/ML, with applications in embedded, edge, and cloud computing. You will address co-design of hardware and AI algorithms and foster collaborations within KIT and with connAIx.

You will lead teaching across Informatics programs, drive innovation and technology transfer, and oversee an organizational unit at the Institute for Technical

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic qualifications in Computer Architecture.
• International recognition as a leading figure in the field.
• Experience leading a research chair and securing third-party funding.
• Excellent didactic skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 semester hours per week in Informatics bachelor's and master's programs.
• Lead an organizational unit at the Institute for Technical Informatics (ITEC).
• Contribute to innovation, technology transfer and IP protections.

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Research Position

Artificial Intelligence offers significant potential but also presents major challenges, particularly due to the rapidly increasing computational requirements. Therefore, powerful, scalable, and efficient hardware systems are among the central goals of AI research. At KIT, Division II, together with the Institute of Technical Informatics (ITEC) and the KIT Department of Informatics, are shaping these strategically important topics —with future close cooperation with the Baden-Württemberg Graduate Center 'Applied Artificial Intelligence (connAIx)'— and are establishing a

Your Tasks

Research:

Your research will focus on novel hardware architectures for artificial intelligence and machine learning, with applications in areas such as embedded systems, edge computing, and cloud computing. Central topics include specialized processor architectures and hardware accelerators that enable efficient, scalable, energy-efficient, and sustainable execution of AI algorithms. You will address challenges like co-designing hardware and AI algorithms, as well as issues in system integration, computational efficiency, and adaptability. As part of your work, you will establish collaborations both within and outside KIT, particularly with the Baden-Württemberg Graduate Center connAIx. Proactively initiating cooperative research projects is explicitly encouraged.

Key focus areas:

Potential research foci include e.g. domain-specific processor architectures for machine learning, hardware accelerators for training and inference of deep learning models, neuromorphic architectures and alternative computing paradigms, or the co-design of hardware and AI algorithms. Additionally, energy efficient and sustainable architectures for edge AI and embedded AI systems, reconfigurable computing for AI, hardware-software co-design and co-optimization for AI, near-/in-memory computing, and system architectures for integrating AI accelerators can be key areas of interest.

Innovation and transfer:

You will actively contribute to innovation and technology transfer, for example through collaborations with industry and application partners, the establishment of intellectual property protections, or the initiation of spin-off companies.

Teaching:

You will teach 9 semester hours per week in the Informatics bachelor's and master's programs. This includes contributing to mandatory teaching in the bachelor's program, particularly in Technical Informatics. Additionally, you actively participate in the interdisciplinary master's program in Chip Design.

With the university professorship, you will assume leadership of an organizational unit at the Institute for Technical Informatics (ITEC).

Your Profile

You possess outstanding academic qualifications and are internationally recognized as a leading figure in the field of “Computer Architecture”. You stand out through your experience in leading a research chair and securing third-party funding, and you possess excellent didactic skills.

We Offer

• Excellent Research Conditions & State-of-the-art Infrastructure: Benefit from a unique environment that combines university and large-scale research, and gain access to state-of-the-art equipment and interdisciplinary projects. This environment enables you to conduct both basic and applied research at the highest level.
• International Networking: You will work in a global network that encompasses international collaborations and English-language scientific communication. KIT promotes exchange with leading research institutions and industry partners worldwide.
• Transparent Career Paths & Personal Development: Clear development prospects, individual coaching, and a well-developed leadership development program support you in steering your academic career in a targeted manner.
• Family-friendly Offers: The KIT Dual Career Service supports you and your partner in integrating into the workforce, while flexible working time models and company childcare facilities make it easier to balance work and family life.
• Onboarding & Integration: A customized onboarding program will accompany you from your first day at work, enabling you to quickly get started in research, teaching, and the KIT networks and get off to the best possible start.

Salary

Salary is governed by the statutory provisions of the State of Baden-Württemberg and comprises the basic salary of salary grade W3. In addition, the granting of performance-related pay components is possible. The family allowance is paid, where applicable, in accordance with civil service law.

Contact person in line-management

For subject-matter inquiries, please contact Professor Dr. Gerhard Neumann, email: [e-mail]

Application

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-12-13 Job posting number: 1259/2026