Endowed Full Professorship of Data Science and Data Engineering (full-time, open rank)

• As a professor of Data Science and Data Engineering, you will provide university wide teaching in foundational and advanced data driven methods, including Data Science Foundations (data handling, exploratory analysis, statistics), Programming for Data Analysis (e.g., Python/R data workflows), Data Engineering & Pipelines (ETL, data integration, distributed systems), Cloud Computing for Data Application, Data Visualization and Communication, Research Data Management and Reproducibility. You will supervise research, project, and thesis work across all study programs and the Graduate School. You will also contribute to transfer activities with industry and societal partners. A commitment to academic self governance, internationalization, and strategic development of Zeppelin University is also expected.

You have proven experience in Data Science and Data Engineering. Your academic background is in computer science, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, or related fields. You are developing an interdisciplinary research agenda, covering topics such as:

• Data Engineering (e.g., data pipelines, workflow orchestration, and distributed data processing such as for instance Spark, streaming systems
• Data Platforms: cloud-native architectures, data lakes, data warehouses
• Data Management: data modelling, integration, governance, and metadata systems
• Applied Data Science: statistical modeling, exploratory data analysis, and visualization
• Reproducible Data Workflows: versioning, documentation, and research data management

You have experience in the successful acquisition of third party funding (research grants). Experiences in collaboration with industry would also be anadvantage.

Zeppelin University (ZU) is establishing a new Endowed Professorship in Data Science & Data Engineering, as part of its strategic repositioning. This professorship, funded by ZF Friedrichshafen AG, serves as a key strategic pillar to strengthen evidence based, data driven education across all disciplines and to advance ZU’s profile at the intersection of technology, society, and responsible leadership., You will work in close collaboration with the other chairs endowed by ZF Friedrichshafen AG - the Chair of Artificial Intelligence, and the Chair of Systems of Virtual Reality - which is a core element of the research and teaching strategy. XR applications generate extensive interaction and process data that require systematic analysis. In this context, the Chair of Systems of Virtual Reality will provide data sources, the Chair of Data Science & Data Engineering will supply necessary data infrastructures and methodological foundations, while the Chair of Artificial Intelligence will use these data for sophistical analyses and data modelling. The position builds data foundation, provides data, infrastructure and pipelines, and data analytics. This creates a clear link to the ZF Endowed Chair of AI, which focuses on intelligent data analysis and responsible AI design. Together, the endowed chairs enable integrated research, joint teaching formats, and practice oriented transfer activities, forming a coherent interdisciplinary environment for innovation and scientific excellence. By joining Zeppelin University, you will shape a new generation of leaders who combine analytical excellence, technological literacy, and societal responsibility. You will play a significant role in positioning the university for the digital age. You will teach courses that are characterized by small class sizes and close interaction with our highly motivated students. Working with ZU, you will enjoy one of the most beautiful and prosperous areas in Germany, the Lake Constance region, which offers a wealth of recreational opportunities. Lake Constance is located between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. To be eligible for the position, applicants must meet the requirements for appointment pursuant to § 47 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Baden-Württemberg. In particular, they must hold a doctoral degree in the relevant discipline and demonstrate a track record of significant independent research contributions to the field. Zeppelin University is an equal opportunity employer. The university is committed to fostering a family-friendly work environment and promoting gender equality in academia. We therefore especially encourage applications from female scholars. Applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be given preferential consideration.