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

- **Company:** Zeppelin Universität gemeinnützige GmbH
- **Location:** Epsom, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Management of Software Versions, Workflow Management Systems, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Virtual Reality, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/endowed-full-professorship-of-data-science-and-data-engineering-full-time-open-rank/54329888

## About the Role

Proven experience in Data Science and Data Engineering
Academic background in computer science, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, or related fields
Interdisciplinary research agenda covering topics such as:Data Engineering (e.g., data pipelines, workflow orchestration, distributed data processing such as 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

Experience in the successful acquisition of third-party funding (research grants)
Experience in collaboration with industry would be an advantage

## Description

Job DescriptionEndowed Full Professorship of Data Science and Data Engineering (full-time, open rank)
Zeppelin University (ZU) in Friedrichshafen at Lake Constance is a state-approved privately endowed university with BA, MA, and PhD programs in the fields of economics, politics and psychology. ZU is dedicated to multidisciplinarity, internationality and individuality in both research and teaching.
Zeppelin University 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., 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

Supervise research, project, and thesis work across all study programs and the Graduate School
Contribute to transfer activities with industry and societal partners
Commitment to academic self-governance, internationalization, and strategic development of Zeppelin University
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
Build data foundations, provide data, infrastructure and pipelines, and data analytics