Perfectly placed to turn visions into reality.

Hochschule Luzern
Hochschule Luzern

Perfectly placed to turn visions into reality.

The largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers state-of-the-art jobs and programmes. We share knowledge in Switzerland and abroad, we are forward-looking, creative, and committed to interdisciplinarity. Help us to shape and become a part of our shared, sustainable future.

The Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology is the country's first department at a university of applied sciences dedicated to computer science. We offer bachelor's and master's programs whose graduates are highly sought-after in the business and science communities, state-of-the-art continuing and executive education programs, applied research into cutting-edge topics, and services of high practical relevance.

We are seeking someone to join our school with immediate effect or by mutual agreement as a

Professor*in/Co-Head – Applied Artificial Intelligence 80-100%

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Computer Science and Information Technology

80 – 100%

Tasks and job requirements

  • Application-oriented research activities in AI
  • Acquisition and management of research and service projects
  • Co-leading a research lab in the area of AI
  • Teaching at Bachelor and Master level
  • Supervision of student projects (Bachelor and Master level)
  • Collaboration on continuing education programs (e.g. CAS)
  • National and international networking in the AI field

Your profile

  • Master's degree and PhD degree in Computer Science
  • Longstanding experience in acquisition and management of research and service projects
  • Profound management and communication skills
  • Experience in writing scientific publications
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge as well as several years of practical experience with AI applications
  • Very good knowledge of German and English
  • Ability to communicate complex subject matter clearly and capacity to effectively combine research results with teaching

Our offer to you

  • A lively research environment in a diverse and international team
  • Possibility to set your own priorities and to realize them in the areas of research, teaching and services
  • Integration into the Research Lab Artificial Intelligence
  • Interdisciplinary and application-oriented projects on a wide range
  • Excellent infrastructure
  • Contemporary employment and working conditions
  • Attractive workplace on our modern campus in the immediate vicinity of Rotkreuz train station

The application deadline is September 30, 2024 .

Location

Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Suurstoffi 1
6343 Rotrkeuz

Inquiries

Prof. Dr. Eckart Zitzler
Vicedean Research
T +41 41 757 68 31
eckart.zitzler@hslu.ch