The Research Center L3S welcomes applications for the following position starting as soon as possible:

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for the following position of Salary Scale W3 NBesO, starting as soon as possible.

Leibniz University Hannover invites outstanding researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to apply for the following professorship. We are seeking a distinguished individual with a scientific background representing Leibniz University and the L3S AI Research Center in at least one of the following key areas of AI: Embodied AI, Neurosymbolic AI, Agentic AI, Trustworthy AI, or Generative AI, thereby further strengthening Hannover as an AI hub.

Central to this is the research and development of intelligent systems capable of learning from their environment, interacting, and solving complex problems independently. Close cooperation with the institutes of the faculty as well as an active participation in the further development of the L3S AI Research Center are expected. Furthermore, collaboration within the faculty and across faculty boundaries on the interdisciplinary topic of AI, as well as its ethical and social implications, is important. Active participation in the Lower Saxony Centre for AI and Causal Methods in Medicine (CAIMed) and the initiation of collaborative projects would be desirable.

Furthermore, the future holder of the position is expected to offer excellent teaching in the form of fundamental courses on AI in the faculty’s Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, as well as advanced courses in the aforementioned key areas.

The following profile is expected:

• Internationally recognized expertise in at least one of the above-mentioned areas, demonstrated, among other things, by relevant publications in leading AI conferences (A* according to CORE) and journals (Q1 according to scimago)
• Experience in successfully acquiring third-party funding (e.g., DFG, EU, national ministries)
• Experience in independently conducting courses
• International visibility in renowned networks (e.g., ELLIS) or other committees
• Development and delivery of appealing and innovative courses in English

Furthermore, the following points are desirable:

• Experience in leading and conducting cooperative research projects
• Successful teaching proven by positive teaching evaluations
• Proven experience in supervising junior researchers
• Connections to CAIMed and/or one or more of the three excellence clusters at Leibniz University Hannover: Hearing4All, PhoenixD, QuantumFrontiers
• Willingness to proactively help shape ongoing and future research projects at L3S
• If corresponding knowledge is not present, the learning of the German language to B1 level within the first three years

The L3S Research Center is a German research center internationally renowned for its leading-edge research in artificial intelligence and the development of application-oriented AI methods, particularly in medicine, production, mobility, science, and education. We aim to help industry, society, and policymakers address current and future challenges by deriving courses of action, recommendations, and innovation strategies. The L3S is a joint institution of Leibniz University Hannover and Technische Universität Braunschweig.

The Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature.

In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families. The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

For further information, please view the offer on the university’s website or contact Prof. Dr. Marius Lindauer (phone: +49 511 762-5301, email: m.lindauer@ai.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your documents (one page motivation letter, research concept (at most 2 pages), teaching concept (at most 2 pages), CV, teaching experience (in a tabular format) and all certificate (i.e., PhD certificate, MSc and BSc certificate)) by April 30, 2026 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at:

http://www.uni-hannover.de/en/jobs

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