W1 Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) in General Linguistics with a Focus on Neurolinguistics and AI at University of Konstanz – Germany

Key Facts

Department	Department of Linguistics, Humanities Section
Position Type	Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Discipline	General Linguistics
Research Area	Neurocognition of language, neurolinguistics, artificial intelligence
Degree Required	Doctoral degree
Experience	Experience with EEG and biosignal analysis; up to 6 years post‑doctoral experience
Salary	Salary level W1
Funding	Fixed‑term civil service appointment
Language	German (teaching within three years) and English
Deadline	2026-10-10
Required Documents	cover letter, CV, list of publications, list of courses taught, copies of academic transcripts, project outline (max two pages, German or English)
Employer Contact	[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected], +49 7531 88-4016

About the Project

The professorship focuses on the neurocognition of language, integrating modern AI methods with EEG and other brain‑imaging techniques to investigate how language is processed in the brain. The role involves participation in the Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1760, contributing to its interdisciplinary agenda on silence, noise, and signal in language.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct interdisciplinary research on neurocognition of language using EEG and AI methods
• Develop and apply advanced biosignal analysis and statistical techniques
• Teach 4 SWS (initially) or 6 SWS (after interim evaluation) across bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes
• Participate in the CRC 1760 collaborative research network

Required Skills

• Expertise in EEG and brain‑imaging methods
• Advanced biosignal analysis and AI‑based pattern recognition
• Strong statistical modelling skills
• Pedagogical aptitude for university teaching
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary research teams

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a doctoral degree in linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field, who have strong experience in EEG, biosignal analysis, and AI‑based pattern recognition, and who can develop interdisciplinary research at the interface of language, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Candidates should demonstrate pedagogical aptitude and be prepared to teach in German within three years.

Benefits

• Fixed‑term civil service appointment with salary level W1
• Equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and work‑life balance
• Preference for qualified applicants with disabilities
• Dynamic research environment funded by the German Excellence Strategy

About the Employer

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with about 10,000 students. It has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006 and promotes interdisciplinary cooperation across its campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

Applications must be submitted by 10 October 2026.

Which documents must be submitted?

Cover letter, CV, list of publications, list of courses taught, academic transcripts, and a two‑page project outline (German or English).

What is the teaching load?

4 semester‑weekly hours initially, increasing to 6 after a successful interim evaluation.

Is German language proficiency required?

Non‑German‑speaking applicants must be able to teach in German within three years of employment.