Associate Professor in Computer Science with focus on Computer Vision

Associate Professor in Computer Science with focus on Computer VisionThe University of St.Gallen is strengthening its degree programs in Computer Science with a new Associate Professorship in the field of Computer Vision. We seek an individual who will direct the creation of a new research group in this context while actively contributing to the further development of the School of Computer Science and building bridges with other disciplines at our university.Successful candidates have a strong research track record in their field and an international recognition in one or several of the topics of the call. They bring sufficient academic maturity and independence, where a track record in industry collaboration as well as in third-party funding is desired. Enthusiasm for teaching and the development of new courses and our curricula is expected to further shape the Computer Science programs at the University of St.Gallen.The university is searching for candidates with a strong research background in one or more of the following topics:Image and Video AnalysisMulti-Modal Approaches and Models3D Computer VisionObject Recognition and TrackingWith respect to research, the successful candidate leads cutting-edge research endeavours across various aspects of computer vision and visual perception in a coordinated research portfolio and group. The suc cessful candidate additionally has a track record in applications of computer vision. With respect to teaching, the successful candidate designs and holds courses in the field of computer vision on the Bach elor, Master, and PhD levels; their expertise hence is required to cover traditional computer vision meth ods as well as highly current approaches. The candidate is an active and visible member of the faculty and engages in outreach activities and academic citizenship within the University and globally.We are looking for a team-oriented and committed personality whose research activities offer links to the other research groups at the School of Computer Science, and to institutes and schools across the other research fields that are represented at the University of St.Gallen.The School of Computer Science is growing. It already hosts more than 100 academic and administrative employees from diverse backgrounds and has been committed to increasing diversity across dimensions since its inception. We are strongly committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. We specifically encourage women and applicants with backgrounds underrepresented among our current faculty to apply.Candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list with three marked publications that best represent the candidate\’s fit to the advertised profile, research statement, teaching statement, and list of three individuals who would provide a reference, in electronic form to the President of the University of St.Gallen, Prof. Dr. Manuel Ammann (online via the website https://www.unisg.ch/professorships). The research and teaching statements need to include a vision for the new research group and discuss its fit within the current context at the University of St.Gallen and its School of Computer Science. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Simon Mayer, Chairman of the Selection Committee and Dean of the School of Computer Science (per email via facultyposition@unisg.ch).The deadline for applications to this position is April 13th, 2025. The appointment talks are foreseen on May 26 and May 27 and we ask interested candidates to reserve these dates. We seek to fill the adver tised position per February 1st 2026 or by mutual agreement.