Professor for Photogrammetric Computer Vision 80-100%

Professor for Photogrammetric Computer Vision 80-100 %

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Institute of Geomatics
Teaching, Research, and Practice - we connect

Your Tasks:

As a Professor for Photogrammetric Computer Vision, you will strengthen the Institute of Geomatics in a central area of the discipline and develop it further with a focus on modern imaging sensors as well as the associated data collection and analysis. The organization of the institute is based on collaboration, personal responsibility, and active participation. As part of the team, you will develop a visible, application-oriented profile in research and teaching. You will particularly shape the following areas:

• Establishment and further development of the department "Photogrammetric Computer Vision"

• Research along the process chain from data collection using imaging sensors to 3D reconstruction and interpretation of spatial data

• Development of robust methods for kinematic and real-time applications as well as for the integration of image, navigation, and other sensor data

• Targeted use of artificial intelligence methods in all steps of the process chain

• Acquisition, management, and execution of third-party funded projects (e.g., Innosuisse, SNF, EU)

• Establishment and leadership of your own research group as well as active publication activities

• Designing and conducting courses at the bachelor, master, and continuing education levels

• Further development of the curriculum and linking research and teaching

• Collaboration with adjacent fields such as geosensorics, geoinformatics, spatial data science, and geovisualization

• Participation in the strategic further development of the institute and taking on leadership tasks

Your Profile:

You are a qualified professional with interest and proven track record in application-oriented research, committed teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You combine expertise in photogrammetry and computer vision with a strong practical orientation and the motivation to actively develop the field in research, teaching, and the institute.

• University degree in geomatics or a related field, ideally with a doctorate

• Solid knowledge and practical experience in photogrammetry and computer vision, particularly in processing and evaluating image, LiDAR, and other 3D data

• Experience with modern imaging sensor systems and in the integration of image, navigation, and geodata

• Documented successes in application-oriented research and in acquiring and executing third-party funded projects

• Teaching experience and higher education didactic qualification or willingness to acquire it

• Viable national and international network in geomatics (industry, administration, and/or research)

• Very good German and English skills for effective communication in teaching, research, and collaboration

Applications may include a portfolio of relevant projects and publications (e.g., website, GitHub)

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not fully meet all the stated requirements, as long as you bring a convincing professional profile and clear potential for the position.

Your Perspectives:

The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the connection of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are at the forefront.

Your Benefits:

Wide range of university sports offerings

Cultural program with lectures, concerts, theater, and films

Practiced equality of pay between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Sabbatical for professors for research and practice projects

300 hours of time allowance for further education, administration, and university development

Date: Position starts on 01.09.2027 or by agreement.

Your Workplace:

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz

Any Questions?

Regarding the Position:
Prof. Dr. Dante Salvini, Head of the Institute of Geomatics, Contact: +41 61 228 55 09

Regarding the Application Process:
Désirée Zoller, HR Responsible for HLS, HABG, and CMU, Contact: +41 61 228 57 28