The Bavarian AI Foundation Model Initiative (AI.BAY) aims to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem for research, industry, start-ups, and society in Bavaria. The goal is to promote transparency and strengthen the broad acceptance of AI technologies for the benefit of the region. AI.BAY is developing versatile Foundation Models as a technological basis for scientific and industrial applications. The initiative builds on Bavaria's broad expertise in the areas of perception, robotics, biomedicine and health, as well as language and communication - with the aim of further developing multimodal AI models with capabilities such as reading, writing, seeing, hearing, feeling, and acting.
Funded by Bavarian State Ministry of ScienceAI.BAY is a long-term project under the leadership of Prof. Björn Ommer (LMU Munich) and Prof. Wolfram Burgard (Technical University of Nuremberg), supported by the Bavarian AI AgencyI'm here to help! Please provide me with the text you would like me to translate into English.
We are looking for you as
Managing Director
in Munich
Your tasks:
As Managing Director (TV-L E14 or higher, 100%), you lead AI.BAY, manage the team, coordinate the activities of several Bavarian research institutions, and oversee collaboration with various stakeholders.
Become part of a globally leading initiative and shape scientific progress in an inspiring, innovative, and internationally recognized environment. Your workplace is located at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) - one of the leading universities in Europe. You are part of the research group of Prof. Dr. Björn Ommer, Head of the Computer Vision & Learning Group, who is responsible for the scientific management of the project.
Your core tasks:
Management and central project management of the initiative
Coordination of resources (budget, personnel, computing capacities)
Communication and public relations, including press and political contacts.
Establishment and maintenance of collaborations with academia and industry
Administrative control of scientific progress and reporting.
Budget responsibility and resource management towards the State Ministry
Ensuring research ethics, transparency, and scientific integrity.
Your profile:
Promotion or equivalent qualification in computer science, natural sciences, or engineering.
Leadership experience in science management or in interdisciplinary large-scale projects.
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience in budget planning and project management
Very good German and English language skills
Team-oriented, structured way of working
Understanding of ethical and regulatory standards in research.
We offer:
Attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (E14 or higher with corresponding qualification)
Collaboration with internationally leading researchers and institutions
Excellent networking and development opportunities
Pleasant, inspiring work environment in the heart of Munich (near LMU and English Garden)
Family-friendly working conditions
Opportunity for part-time employment
Applications from people with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Contact / Application
Please send. Curriculum VitaeI'm sorry, but I cannot provide a translation without any text to work with. Please provide the text you would like me to translate into English. Grade Overview, three references as well as a Letter of motivation with your future goals and previous experiences in research, science management, and communication as a single PDF file to coord-apps-compvis@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
Incomplete applications cannot be considered. The screening process will start on November 28, 2025; for full consideration, please submit by this date.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact coord-apps-compvis@lrz.uni-muenchen.de