W3-Professur „Programmiersprachen und -techniken“(m/w/d) / W3 Professorship “Programming Languages and Techniques” (m/f/d)

Role

Tenured W3 Professorship (Full Professor) in “Programming Languages and Techniques” at Chemnitz University of Technology, to commence 1 April 2026. The position covers research, teaching and transfer activities in programming languages and related techniques.

Research topics (examples)

• Modern programming languages and compilers
• Domain-specific programming languages, description and modeling languages, model-based programming
• Programming paradigms and techniques for cybersecurity, privacy, or reliability
• Assistance systems for coding (e.g., model-based software development, AI-assisted coding, Vibe-Coding)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead high-quality, internationally recognized research in programming languages and techniques
• Obtain third-party research funding and maintain a strong publication and presentation record
• Teach and develop essential Bachelor and Master courses in programming languages and techniques, in German and English
• Supervise and promote early-career researchers and doctoral candidates
• Engage in knowledge transfer, continuing education, and public relations
• Participate in academic self-administration and faculty duties

Requirements

• Outstanding research achievements with national and international visibility in programming languages and techniques
• Demonstrable experience in research funding acquisition, publications, and conference presentations
• Teaching experience and willingness to teach in German and English
• Evidence of qualification for academic appointment as defined by Section 59 SächsHSG (e.g., successful junior professorship, habilitation, or equivalent academic achievements)
• Willingness to relocate to the Chemnitz region and to take on administrative duties

Desired / Preferred

• International experience in teaching, research, or knowledge exchange
• Proven teaching qualifications and experience with new teaching and learning formats
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and public outreach

Appointment & Employment

• Permanent position (unbefristet)
• Start date: 1 April 2026
• Location: Faculty of Computer Science, Chemnitz University of Technology

Application

• Submit applications with standard academic documentation (CV, publication list, list of taught courses, teaching evaluations, overview of third-party funding and supervised doctorates, qualification certificates, etc.)
• Application deadline: 31 March 2026
• Submission by email or post to the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Technische Universität Chemnitz ([email protected])