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HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.
In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society", researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany. 

In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for the earliest possible start date for two

 

Postdoctoral Researchers (m/f/x) - Data & AI 

 

​The positions are temporary and full-time.

 

These full-time positions are available immediately for 36 months at HPI in Potsdam. Sponsorship for a work visa can be provided. The salary is 72k€ per year.

 

The Data & AI Cluster at the Hasso Plattner Institute is currently seeking to fill two postdoctoral research positions and is inviting applications from excellent candidates. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and talented individual to conduct cutting-edge research. The successful candidates are expected to set their own research agenda in the context of the following areas:

 

  • Scalable, Data-Efficient/Energy-Efficient Learning and/or Optimization Algorithms
  • Physics-Based AI and Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Interpretable and Explainable AI
  • Machine Learning Theory
  • AI for Science
  • AI for Social Good
  • Complex Data Analysis and Intelligence
  • Database Systems and Architectures
  • Data Quality and Preparation
  • Data Integration and Management
  • Stream Processing and Spatial Analytics

 

Your Qualifications

 

  • Hold, or be near completion of, a doctoral degree in computer science or a related field
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English. The working language is English; German language skills are desirable, but not necessary.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and analytical skills
  • Research experience in a relevant area and publications appropriate to the candidate’s career stage
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Experience with the translation of research output to artefacts that impact society is preferred
  • An ideal candidate’s research agenda intersects with or complements multiple research groups at HPI.

 

What we offer

 

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is Germany’s center of excellence for digital engineering, where fundamental and cutting-edge research meets knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship. HPI offers an engineering computer science program that is unique in Germany and is particularly practice-oriented. The institute is located in Potsdam (near Berlin), which offers a variety of educational opportunities, recreation, and a rich cultural life. Additional benefits:

 

  • Strong academic coaching and highly competitive salaries
  • Personal annual budget for travel and other expenses
  • Opportunity to set and develop an independent research agenda
  • An inspiring scientific environment with a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to work on research projects with leading business partners and international academic institutions
  • Professional development support, such as training on writing grant proposals, teaching, and community outreach
  • Opportunity to support teaching of our bachelor’s and master's courses
  • Regular team events and workshops 
  • Attractive employee offers (corporate benefits)
  • Company-subsidized public transportation ticket/"Deutschlandticket"
  • Possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)
  • Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)
  • Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

 

Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents, including

 

  • a cover letter (max two pages) detailing your fit with the qualifications mentioned and explaining how your background and research interests make you well-suited to address the proposed research areas,
  • a CV,
  • up to three contact details as references,

and any additional information you deem relevant.


For full consideration, apply by September 15, 2025 exlusively via our careers page. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether you want to apply, please do not hesitate to reach out.

 

More information about the HPI Data & AI Cluster can be found at Research Cluster "Data and AI" | Hasso-Plattner-Institut.

 

Contact HR Recruiting

Tobias Pröchtel/Nicola Mertens 
+49 331 5509-425/ -428

 

Contact Data & AI Cluster

Prof. Dr. Felix Naumann, Data & AI Cluster Coordinator

Felix.Naumann@hpi.de

 

Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH
Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3
14482 Potsdam

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