Jetzt als Full Professorship (W 3) bei Universität Potsdam bewerben – Deine Chance!

The Digital Engineering Faculty is organized as a joint venture of UP and HPI. We are looking
for a strong candidate at the intersection of law, regulation, and information technology. As part
of our current growth initiative, we are looking for candidates with a strong internationally
recognized research profile and a clear commitment to teaching.

We seek a candidate with an academic profile in IT law, European and international regulation
of data and artificial intelligence systems and their application to AI systems development and
deployment, with several of the following research topics:

• European law, including the GDPR, the Data Act, and the AI Act
• Regulations governing privacy, ownership, transparency, and liability in the context of AI
• Legal and ethical implications of Big Data and AI on technology research and society
• Internet and platform regulation and governmental surveillance
• Explainable AI, algorithmic accountability
• Data protection and privacy
• Algorithmic bias, diversity, and fairness

The candidate should demonstrate excellence in aspects, such as:

• Outstanding publication record in the top-ranked publication outlets
• Applying their research to concrete use cases, such as predictive policing, health tech, or

medical law

• Teaching in technology law and regulation in practice and theory for undergraduate and

graduate levels

• Supervision at bachelor, master, and Ph.D. level
• Acquisition of external funding through public and industry grants
• Fluent English and preferably German language skills

The Digital Engineering Faculty, through HPI and UP, offers excellent opportunities for re-
searchers to grow their research and teaching skills even further. We are looking for a team-
oriented and committed professional who is a good fit for our inclusive and family-friendly
environment. Proficiency in German is initially not required.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Ralf Herbrich ( Ralf.Herbri... [Vollständig anzeigen] -
potsdam .de... [Vollständig anzeigen] ... [Vollständig anzeigen] )

The joint appointment shall be implemented according to the “Jülich Model” with a teaching
obligation according to the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG) at the University of
Potsdam.

The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 41 subsection 1 no. 1 -
3, 4a and 4c BbgHG. The appointment procedure is conducted in accordance with Section 40
BbgHG.

UP and HPI value their diversity and thus pursue the goals of equal opportunities and diversity
in accordance with the general principle of equal treatment. One of UP’s and HPI’s strategic
goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore,
UP and HPI expressly invite applications from qualified female scientists. People with a
severe disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Periods of time taken
for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants’ academic
careers. The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work
is expected.

We also offer dual career support and coaching for newly-appointed professors.

Please submit your application with the relevant documentation by January 31, 2024
to https://www .uni... [Vollständig anzeigen] - potsdam .de... [Vollständig anzeigen] ... [Vollständig anzeigen] /de/digital-engineering/aktuelles/ausschreibungen.
Further information is available online at
https://www .uni... [Vollständig anzeigen] - potsdam .de... [Vollständig anzeigen] ... [Vollständig anzeigen] /en/arbeiten-an-der-up/ap- pointments/appointment-procedures/application

To view the full job posting, please visit:
https://www .uni... [Vollständig anzeigen] - potsdam .de... [Vollständig anzeigen] ... [Vollständig anzeigen] /en/verwaltung/division3/stellenausschreibungen

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