Junior Professorship for “Systems Science in Bioeconomy”

At the School of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics at Osnabrück University and at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), the following professorship (m/f/d) is to be filled at the earliest possible date in a joint appointment procedure based on the “Jülicher model”: Junior Professorship for “Systems Science in Bioeconomy” (Salary Scheme W1) If the general employment requirements are met, employment at the university will initially be in the form of a temporary civil servant for a period of three years, which will be extended by a further three years after a positive evaluation. The employment contract under private law with the ATB is initially closed for a period of three years. In the case of a positive interim evaluation, the ATB will extend the employment relationship by a further three years. Task description: Carrying out research and teaching in the field of "Systems Science in the Bioeconomy". The task of the professorship is basic research on Development of methods in the field of systems science in bioeconomy systems, especially including System-based model development Creation of hybrid solutions between mechanistic/process-based and data-driven models, including digital twins Between product-related models and models of the natural and technological environment Between domains (horizontal; within (cascading) value creation networks) and system levels (vertical; across hierarchical levels)  or related and relevant other tasks Method development in the field of data-driven or process-based modeling and respective calibration methods in bioeconomy Transfer of developed models and digital twin concepts into technological solutions and pilot tests together with industrial partners The professorship will take over the lead of the new working group "Systems Science in the Bioeconomy" and the establishment of the new research field "Systems Science in the Bioeconomy" at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy. There is the possibility of cooperation within the program areas and departments of the ATB. Places of employment are Potsdam and Osnabrück. The successful candidate will teach in the Bachelor study programs "Environmental Systems Science" and in the Master study program "Environmental Systems and Resource Management" at Osnabrück University for 2 semester hours per week. The holder of the position is expected to participate in the activities of the Joint Lab "KI.DS - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science" established between ATB and Osnabrück University. There are further opportunities for cooperation with Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, the AgroTechValley consortium and the German Institute for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) Osnabrück. Conditions of Employment: Applicants must have proven scientific expertise (e.g. publications in relevant national and/or international journals) and an interdisciplinary orientation. Previous research accomplishments must include one or more of the following topics: Process-based mechanistic modelling of systems in natural sciences and related calibration methodologies Data-driven modelling, such as machine learning or deep learning for relevant applications, including analysis and processing of sensor data, classification, clustering, forecasting, feature engineering or data augmentation Physics-based simulations and modelling, for example fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, mechanics, particle tracking, etc. Bio-chemical simulations and modelling, for example process control, or systems/process engineering Applicants must have very good knowledge of English. Teaching experience and experience in basic and/or application-oriented research projects in relevant specialist areas are also desirable. Legal Conditions of Employment: You will hold a first degree, have a strong commitment to teaching, and have demonstrated your ability to engage independently in advanced academic research, as a rule by obtaining an outstanding PhD (in accordance with (§ 30 Abs. 2 Lower Saxony Higher Education Act [NHG]) in a relevant subject. The time between the applicant’s final PhD examination or the completion of other equivalent qualifications which qualify the applicant for the position in accordance with § 30 Abs. 2 Satz 1 Nr. 3 NHG and the applicant’s application for the junior professorship should be no longer than four years. This period of time does not include periods caring for a child or several children under 18 years of age or periods caring for a dependent relative and increases by up to two years per child or period of care to a maximum four years in multiple cases (§ 30 Abs. 5 NHG). The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working parents balance their family and working lives. Osnabrück University is actively seeking to increase the number of female Professors in its employ. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. If two candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate with disability status. Please submit your application with usual documents (curriculum vitae, scientific career, list of publications, planned research, courses taught) in electronic form (in a PDF file) with a separate attachment of the to the Dean of the School of Mathematics/Computer Science/Physics, Professor Dr. Tim Römer, E-Mail: , Universität Osnabrück, 49069 Osnabrück to arrive by September 30, 2023 . We look forward to receiving your application.