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This call is aimed at outstanding researchers that have internationally recognized expertise in their field and have significant experience in building up and managing HPC centres at universities. The successful candidate is expected to lead innovative research and contribute to advancing HPC methodologies, architectures, and applications. Furthermore, they are expected to implement HPC in large, interdisciplinary research initiatives at Saarland University. They will have the opportunity to shape and lead Saarland University's HPC strategy and will be responsible for overseeing the development, management, and strategic enhancement of Saarland University's HPC cluster and administration team, ensuring that it meets the needs of a diverse range of research activities across disciplines.The position includes teaching responsibilities within the Department of Computer Science that are significantly reduced due to the responsibilities outlined above.The ideal candidate's research profile covers innovative research on high-performance computing systems such as interconnects or storage systems, ideally with an emphasis on algorithmic aspects.The appointment will be made in accordance with the general provisions of German public sector employment law. Candidates must have experience in and an aptitude for academic teaching. They will have a PhD or doctorate in an appropriate subject and will have demonstrated a particular capacity for independent academic research, typically by having obtained an advanced, post-doctoral research degree (Habilitation) or by having published an equivalent volume of peer-reviewed research or by having successfully completed the interim evaluation of a junior professorship or by having obtained an equivalent position.At Saarland University, we view internationalization as a process spanning all aspects of university life. We therefore expect members of our professorial staff to engage in activities that promote and foster further internationalization.In accordance with the objectives of its gender equality plan, Saarland University is actively seeking to increase the proportion of women in this field. Qualified women candidates are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Preferential consideration will be given to applications from disabled candidates of equal eligibility. Furthermore, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality, ethnic heritage or social background, religious beliefs, personal beliefs or values, age, sexual orientation, or identity.To apply for this position, please submit your application by no later than 17 April 2025 via Saarland University's online professorial appointments platform : www.uni-saarland.de / berufungen. Please fill out the online application form and upload your application documents as a single PDF file (max. size 10 MB) including the following documents : curriculum vitae (including phone number and email address)a full list of publicationsa research and teaching statementa concept paper detailing the set up and management of a future HPC centre in Saarbrücken (max two pages)copies of your degree certificatesfull-text copies of your five most important publicationsa list of 3-5 academic references (including email addresses), at least one of whom must be a person who is outside the group of your current or former supervisors or colleagues.Confirmation / proof of severe disability, if you have indicated a severe disability in the application formIf available : Proof of equivalence of the foreign university degree from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB; does not apply to university degrees in Germany). If the proof has not yet been requested at the time of application, it must be submitted later upon request.When you submit a job application to Saarland University you will be transmitting personal data. Please refer to our privacy notice for information on how we collect and process personal data in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (www.uni-saarland.de / en / privacy). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the information in the Saarland University privacy notice.The full job advertisement can be found at : www.uni-saarland.de | www.youtube.com / watch?v=tzo6dxr1FWk