Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in AI Systems Develo at SDU Career Site

Vejle, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Systems Development, Software Architecture, Multi-agent Systems, AI Orchestration, Foundation Models, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Technical Debt Management, Academic Research, University Teaching, PhD Supervision, Grant Writing, AI Infrastructure, Scalability, Resilience

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark (Campus Vejle) invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor positions in Computer Science, with a focus on AI Systems Development and Architecture. The targeted starting period is Spring 2027, with room for flexibility. The successful candidate will join the SustainAI – Sustainable and AI-Driven Software Engineering Group at the SDU Centre for Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence in Campus Vejle. SustainAI is part of the Section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP) and conducts internationally recognized research in software engineering, software architecture, software quality, technical debt management, cloud and edge computing, sustainable software systems, and AI-assisted software engineering. More information about the SustainAI research group is available at: https://sustainai.sdu.dk/ [https://sustainai.sdu.dk/]. We encourage applications from researchers that can complement or strengthen the competences of the group. Examples of interesting research areas include, but are not limited to: * AI systems development * Agentic architectures * Multi-agent systems * AI orchestration and coordination * AI infrastructure architectures * Foundation-model-based architectures * Architecture patterns for AI systems * Composition and integration of AI services * Evolution and maintenance of AI-native systems * Architectural decision-making for AI systems * Scalability and resilience of AI-native systems Research Environment The successful candidate will become an integral member of the SustainAI research group and is expected to contribute actively to its scientific growth and international visibility. We particularly welcome applicants whose research vision complements and strengthens the group’s strategic focus on AI-driven software engineering, software architecture, sustainable software systems, software quality, and intelligent software development processes. The successful candidate is expected to establish a research profile that complements and strengthens SustainAI’s strategic research directions and to contribute actively to the development of collaborative research initiatives within the group. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a distinctive and internationally recognized research profile while collaborating closely with researchers across the group’s areas of expertise. We seek researchers who are excited by the opportunity to shape emerging directions in AI-driven software engineering and contribute to high-impact scientific outcomes. The position provides an excellent environment for pursuing research excellence, building long-term research initiatives, supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and developing collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Successful candidates will be supported in establishing independent research activities and pursuing competitive national and international research opportunities. About the Section and Department The Section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP) is an ambitious and rapidly growing research environment that fosters collaboration, research excellence, and high-quality education. Its research activities span a broad range of topics including artificial intelligence, programming languages, software engineering, software architecture, distributed systems, cloud computing, cybersecurity, formal methods, cryptography, and quantum programming languages. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with strong traditions for interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with industry and society. More information can be found at: * ACP: https://acp.sdu.dk/ [https://acp.sdu.dk/] * SustainAI: https://sustainai.sdu.dk/ [https://sustainai.sdu.dk/] * Department of Mathematics and Computer Science: https://imada.sdu.dk/ [https://imada.sdu.dk/] Who We Are Looking ForApplicants are expected to hold a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and to have acquired at least one year of additional research experience following the completion of their doctoral studies, either in academia, research institutes, or industry. Applicants are expected to have completed their PhD before the submission deadline. An ideal candidate: * Has demonstrated excellence in research, reflected by publications in leading international venues appropriate to their career stage. * Shows clear potential to develop an internationally recognized research programme. * Demonstrates the ability to contribute to the acquisition of competitive research funding. * Is interested in collaborating across research disciplines and contributing to the strategic development of the SustainAI research group. * Has the ability and motivation to supervise students and junior researchers. * Can teach and advise in computer science at all levels. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with strong publication records in leading venues such as RE, ICSE, FSE, ASE, ESEM, EMSE, TSE, TOSEM, IST, SANER, ICSME, MODELS, CAiSE, BPM, and related conferences and journals. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Danish is not a requirement. Successful applicants will be offered Danish language courses. The Tenure-Track Position The Danish tenure-track system provides a focused pathway toward a permanent academic position. Before the end of the sixth year of employment, and contingent upon a positive academic assessment, the Assistant Professor will transition to a tenured Associate Professor position. Read more about SDU’s tenure-track program here [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsdunet.dk%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fsdunet%2Ffiler%2Fservicesider%2Fhr%2Frekruttering%2Ftenure-track-2023-eng.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Csinerr%40sdu.dk%7C49d174aa6fb241f2bf1608ded35a9e53%7C9a97c27db83e4694b35354bdbf18ab5b%7C0%7C0%7C639180583308544055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AzvyNfJTN0eSSNxzv60QnP8LdIjUbV0eaV8Lxnn1Cg4%3D&reserved=0]. The evaluation is based on an overall assessment of the candidate's academic achievements and potential. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to develop an independent and internationally recognised research profile, deliver high-quality teaching and supervision, contribute actively to the academic community, and demonstrate the potential to secure competitive external research funding and build an ambitious research programme. As part of the tenure-track programme, the Assistant Professor is expected to complete SDU's Lecturer Training Programme before the tenure evaluation, unless an equivalent university-level programme has already been completed at another institution. The evaluation will also take into account the candidate's contributions to the strategic and organisational development of the department, including a willingness to engage in academic leadership and administrative responsibilities. Questions Questions about the position, the research environment, group may be directed to: Professor Davide Taibi taibi@imada.sdu.dk [taibi@imada.sdu.dk] Application deadline is 30 September 2026 (end of day, Danish time). Application, salary etc.  Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsdunet.dk%2Fda%2Fservicesider%2Fhr%2Fansaettelsesforhold%2Floen%2Floensatser&data=05%7C02%7Csolda%40sdu.dk%7C73e6f184c99b45f260b908dc9ccafed1%7C9a97c27db83e4694b35354bdbf18ab5b%7C0%7C0%7C638557642866708877%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Nwkg1Slh0HPKD2Y3M3iF9YNzVPhqo9zdGk7Jl9ZL8Pk%3D&reserved=0] (only available in Danish) and  taxation [https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/international-staff/getting-settled].  Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. When the expert committee issues its assessment, the applicants will be sent the portion of the assessment pertaining to them personally.  The application must include:  * A curriculum vitae  * A full list of publications  * Copy of PhD diploma  * Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated  * A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years  * A teaching portfolio [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsdunet.dk%2Fen%2Fenheder%2Ffakulteter%2Fnaturvidenskab%2Fundervisning%2Fundervisningsportfolio&data=05%7C02%7Csolda%40sdu.dk%7Cff91f8fa51544c6137a808dc3f57e497%7C9a97c27db83e4694b35354bdbf18ab5b%7C0%7C0%7C638454893917450598%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cwUhazIF26%2FEs64dtJH6qrJp%2FNgYMMFMf%2BlkleVPrBk%3D&reserved=0]  Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process, and an interview may be included in the overall evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications. Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU [https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu/soegjob] before you apply. Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Further information [https://www.sdu.dk/iso] for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark can be found on the University’s website.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will conduct internationally recognized research in AI systems development and architecture within the SustainAI group. They are also expected to teach computer science at all levels and supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.