Postdoctoral Researcher Position in AI/ ML for Sustainable Software Engineering (all genders)

The Chair of Software Engineering is offering a full-time position as

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in AI/ML for

Sustainable Software Engineering (all genders)

starting on 01.07.2026 or later on based on arrangements.

The Sustainable Software Engineering Group at the University of Mannheim The University of Mannheim is one of the

invites applications for a full-time PhD student position in Software leading universities in Germany with

approximately 12,000 students in five schools.

Sustainability for an initial period of 2 years, with the possibility of extension.

Particularly in business and economics as well

as in the social sciences the university ranks

The position focuses on various dimensions of software sustainability, among the top institutions both at national and

including technical, environmental, economic, social, and individual. international level. More than 2,600 employees

profit from an exciting work environment with

It aims to addresses software sustainability challenges through research at the

numerous benefits.

intersection of AI/ML, software engineering, and sustainability. Possible

research topics include: source code analysis, software evolution, software The Sustainable Software Engineering Group is

architecture, code comprehension, improving software performance with part of the Software Engineering Group at the

University of Mannheim, a collaborative

respect to sustainability, including resource consumption, energy-efficient

research environment with expertise in green

code, and sustainable deployment. software engineering, empirical software

Depending on the project, the work may also involve experiments on engineering, generative software engineering,

controlled servers to measure energy consumption or user studies with model-driven software engineering, and

software testing.

software developers. Experience with large-scale or HPC experimentation is a

strong plus.

Your tasks include: Key information

Start: 01.07.2026 or later on based on

Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of software engineering and

arrangements

sustainability

Term: 2 years, with the possibility of

Publish and present research results at leading international venues

extension

Contribute to teaching in the Software Engineering Group, such as

tutoring or student supervision, typically with a teaching load of 4 SWS Remuneration bracket: E 13 TV-L BW

Co-supervising PhD and MSc/BSc students Weekly hours: 39.5 hours,

Contributing to the preparation of scientific funding proposals the position is generally suitable for job

sharing

Location:

Your profile:

B 6, 29 68159 Mannheim Germany

PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or a Application deadline:

18 Mai 2026

closely related field

Strong research interest in green software engineering, software Reference number: SSE Postdoc position

performance optimization, supported by a solid publication record

Very good programming skills and practical experience with AI/ML

frameworks

Strong analytical, problem-solving, mentoring (advising BSc/MSc/PhD

students), and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment

with high motivation for research and teaching

Proficient in written and spoken English

What we offer:

An excellent research environment with strong collaboration

opportunities within the institute groups, software engineering groups in

Switzerland and the Netherlands, and beyond

Flexible working conditions and access to compute infrastructure

Generous travel and research funding

Teaching opportunities in BSc and MSc programs and PhD co-supervision

A full-time position with competitive salary according to TV-L 13

Outstanding research Innovative academic Positive working

culture working environment atmosphere

Central location in the 30 vacation days plus Extensive range of

city center paid leave at further training

Christmas/New Years opportunities

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Applications from persons with a disability are given preferential consideration

provided that they are appropriately qualified. The University of Mannheim is

committed to increasing the quota of women in areas where they are

underrepresented and thus encourages women with appropriate

qualifications to apply.

If you are interested in applying, please send your application documents via

e-mail or mail by 18 May 2026 at the latest:

University of Mannheim

Chair of Software Engineering

Prof. Dr. Pooja Rani

B 6, 29

68159 Mannheim

Germany

pooja.rani@uni-mannheim.de

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof.

Dr. Pooja Rani at

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Submitted application documents will only

be returned if you enclose a self-addressed

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guaranteed as unauthorized third parties

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during transmission.

pooja.rani@uni-mannheim.de