Academic staff for the Chair of "IT Service Management, Development and Operations"

14.05.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The research group for IT Service Management, Development and Operations in Garching (Munich) has an opening for academic staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree.

Starting as soon as possible, we are looking for

Research focus: Generative AI for Scientists

About us

The research group for IT Service Management, Development and Operations in Garching (Munich) has an opening for academic staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. The work of the group, which is led by Prof. Dr. Ingo Weber, focuses on methods for the development, operation, and analysis of complex information systems. Especially regarding their architecture, development, integration, and distribution (DevOps), as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis of such systems. A recent focus is on AI Engineering, i.e., the design, development, and operation of AI-based software systems.

The open position is in the context of a 3-year project, which investigates how Generative AI can improve the work of scientists. Generative AI and particularly large language models (LLMs) are assumed to lead to increased productivity in many areas of today's work life. Scientific research as an area of work is no exception: the potential of LLM-based tools to assist in the daily work of scientists across disciplines is evident. More details on the context can be found in our recent publication “LLMs for Science: Usage for Code Generation and Data Analysis”, available at https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.16733 . 

Your qualifications

• Successfully completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in computer science or similar fields (e.g., information systems engineering/management, or related areas), preferably with excellent grades
• Interest in scientific qualification (Dr. rer. nat.) and participation in university teaching, as well as collaborating on research proposals
• Interest in (applied) Artificial Intelligence and the development of new software designs and solutions
• In-depth studies or other experiences in at least two of the following areas: (1) Artificial Intelligence and its applications, (2) Software Engineering and Software Architecture, (3) Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, or IT Management, (4) Information Systems Management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Excellent programming skills 
  

Your responsibilities

• Working on interesting research undertakings in the area of applied AI, with a focus on improving the digital workplace and environment for scientists in general
• Collaborating with other research groups and research organizations
• Contributing to research publications and proposals and attending conferences
• Participating in university teaching (including seminars, practical projects, and lectures/exercises), where the main language of teaching and research is English 

Our offer

We offer full-time employment as academic staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in a motivated and dynamic research team at the TUM Garching Campus. Further, the position is situated in a very important and timely area of scientific research.

Working from home is possible to a certain extent. A close exchange with other research groups/organizations is intended, and visits will be encouraged. The position will be limited to at most three years, with the intention to be extended through follow-up grants. Payment will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L ). TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for disabled applicants. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance.

Your application

If you are interested in working on our team, please send your application consisting of a concise cover letter, strong CV, and certificates of relevant degrees by e-mail to [email protected] , no later than 26 May 2024. Be advised that we cannot consider applications that reach us after that date.

As part of your application, you provide personal data to the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Please see our privacy policy on collecting and processing personal data in the course of the application process pursuant to Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR) at https://portal.mytum.de/kompass/datenschutz/Bewerbung/ . By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood the data protection information provided by TUM. 

Technical University of Munich

Chair of IT Service Management, Development and Operations

Prof. Dr. Ingo Weber

Office:

Franke, Sabine

Phone.: +49 (89) 289 - 16931

Email: sabine.franke(at)tum.de

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Data Protection Information:
When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. With regard to personal information, please take note of the Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung. (data protection information on collecting and processing personal data contained in your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information of TUM.

Kontakt: Application to: [email protected]; contact: [email protected]