Professorship (W2) in Data Science in Sports and Health University of Marburg, Germany

Summary

The University of Marburg seeks a permanent full‑time W2 professor in Data Science applied to sports, health and medicine. The role is based at the Institute of Sport Science and Motology, collaborating with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, and starts on 1 April 2028. Candidates must hold a doctorate, have expertise in data‑science methods such as machine learning, statistics or AI, and demonstrate teaching ability. Responsibilities include research, curriculum development, mentoring early‑career researchers, and teaching primarily in English, with German courses after two years. Applications are due by 8 November 2026 and must include certificates, diplomas, a professional presentation, publication and funding lists, and an electronic questionnaire.

Key Facts

Department	Institute of Sport Science and Motology
Position Type	Professorship (W2)
Discipline	Data Science
Research Area	Data Science in Sports and Health
Degree Required	Doctorate (PhD)
Funding	Salary (permanent W2 professorship)
Contract Duration	Permanent
Language	English (mandatory), German (after two years)
Deadline	2026-11-08
Required Documents	Certificates, Diplomas, Presentation of professional background and teaching experience, Publication list, Third‑party funding list, Electronic short questionnaire

About the Project

The professorship focuses on developing and applying advanced data‑science techniques—such as pattern recognition with multimodal movement and health data, predictive modelling for sport and health, and edge‑computing for wearable devices—to support data‑driven decisions in sport, movement, health, prevention, rehabilitation and medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent data science in research and teaching across sport science and motology
• Develop and apply statistics, machine learning and AI methods to sport and health data
• Contribute to the development of degree programmes
• Mentor early‑career researchers
• Participate in academic self‑governance
• Teach primarily in English, with German teaching after two years
• Maintain a strong and active campus presence

Required Skills

• Expertise in advanced pattern recognition with multimodal movement and health data
• Experience in simulation and predictive modelling for sport, health or medical applications
• Knowledge of edge and wearable computing, real‑time analytics and algorithmic efficiency
• Strong teaching aptitude in English and German
• Ability to secure competitive third‑party funding
• Interdisciplinary research collaboration

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a PhD in sport science, mathematics, computer science or a related field, who have internationally recognised expertise in data science, statistics, machine learning or artificial intelligence applied to sport, health or medicine, and who possess strong teaching skills and a record of securing competitive third‑party funding are encouraged to apply.

About the Employer

The University of Marburg invites applications for a permanent full‑time W2 professorship in Data Science in Sports and Health, based at the Institute of Sport Science and Motology in cooperation with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the position start?

The appointment is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2028.

What is the application deadline?

Applications must be submitted by 8 November 2026.

In which languages will teaching be conducted?

Teaching will be in English, with German‑language teaching expected after no more than two years.

What documents must be submitted?

Certificates, diplomas, a presentation of professional background and teaching experience, publication and third‑party funding lists, and the electronic short questionnaire via the university’s application portal.

Is the position permanent?

Yes, it is a permanent full‑time W2 professorship.