• Evaluate the state of the art in Domain-Specific Language (DSL) engineering

• Design and assess the use of DSLs for an exemplary task, such as embedded software architecture and interface design at the middleware level

• Scientifically compare and project the cost-benefit ratio from a small research team to a large development organization

• Publish scientific results at national and international levels

• Support the teaching activities and infrastructure tasks of the institute

• Master’s degree (MSc) or equivalent with above-average grades in one of the following fields: computer science, information technology, mathematics, or a related field

• Programming skills (C/C++ or Rust or Java or Python or similar)

Preferred but not strictly necessary: experience in one or more of the following areas (please apply even if you lack these specific qualifications but have a strong general computer science background):

• Experience with concurrent programming

• Familiarity with DSL toolchains like MPS or XText

• Experience with POSIX systems, such as Linux

• Knowledge of networking technologies and protocols

• A passenger vehicle driver’s license for operating our test vehicles

• possibility to receive the PhD based on qualification, motivation and achieved results
• optimal scientific supervision and infrastructure conditions, including five full test vehicles operated by our technical support team
• campus internal vehicle test track
• flexible working time models
• mixture of strong academic and industry experience, stakeholder network and cooperation projects
• AI training and cloud computing cluster computer with latest hardware generation
• Family friendly and diversity aware environment
• Campus university with several social offerings like sports, cultural events etc.
• Specific healthcare offerings

The position can also be offered on a part-time basis upon request. The German Armed Forces promote professional gender equality and therefore particularly welcome applications from women. In accordance with Book IX of the Social Code and the Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act, we explicitly encourage applications from persons with severe disabilities; individual assessments are made regarding fulfillment of the job requirements.

The German Armed Forces support the goals of the National Integration Plan and welcome applications from people with a migration background.

Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, degree and employment certificates, certifications) with the subject "Autonomous Driving Development with Domain-Specific Languages" in PDF format via email to:

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Mählisch – mirko.maehlisch@unibw.de

Additionally required when the application proceeds to central university administration:

• For application documents in foreign languages, a certified German translation must be included.
• For foreign educational qualifications, proof of recognition in Germany must be provided.

By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data will be stored, processed, and forwarded to those involved in the application process.

You can find more information on data protection at the following

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Do you have further questions about the advertised position, other open positions in related areas of the institute?

Feel free to contact:

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Mählisch – mirko.maehlisch@unibw.de

We look forward to your application!