Professor of AI based Information Retrieval in Digital Humanities

Organisation/Company University of Graz Department Staff and Organizational Development Research Field Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 11 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The successful candidate conducts research at the intersection of AI-based information retrieval and the digital humanities. The focus lies on the development and evaluation of trustworthy systems for information access, search and recommendation. A doctorate and a habilitation (or equivalent) in (applied) computer science, as well as application-oriented research and teaching and collaborations with industry-related partners, are explicitly preferred. We also expect gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills.

Where to apply

E-mail bewerbung.professur@uni-graz.at

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Employment requirements:
• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline as well as several years of subject-relevant non-university practical experience (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in (applied) computer science
• Skills in higher education didactics
• Skills in attracting subject-specific project grants
• Management and leadership experience
• Good knowledge of German and English
• Practical knowledge of applying information retrieval technologies (especially search and recommender systems) in information systems and digital humanities
• Expertise with aspects of trustworthy AI including fairness, transparency, privacy and the consideration of multi-stakeholder aspects

Specific Requirements

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Additional Information

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective University Agreement is EUR 23.115,05 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Eligibility criteria

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.