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) - Digital Health
These full-time positions are available immediately for 36 months at the Digital Health Cluster of the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam.
The salary is 72k€ per year. Sponsorship for a work visa can be provided.
The Digital Health Cluster is currently seeking to fill two postdoctoral research positions and is inviting applications from excellent candidates. This is an exceptional opportunity for highly-motivated and talented individuals to conduct cutting-edge research and contribute to publications in international and peer-reviewed journals and conferences. The successful candidates are expected to work on one or more of the following and related areas:
- Digital Global Public Health (Lothar H. Wieler)
- Computational Genomics (Helene Kretzmer)
- Connected Healthcare (Bert Arnrich)
- Data Analytics and Computational Statistics (Bernhard Y. Renard)
- Digital Health, Economics & Policy (Ariel Stern)
- Machine Learning in Digital Health (Christoph Lippert)
- Non-Communicable Diseases (Katarina Braune)
- Human-Centred Transformative AI (Georgios Kaissis)
Your Qualifications
- Hold, or be near completion of a top doctoral degree in computer science and/or a field closely related to the research of at least one of the Chairs
- Excellent command of spoken and written English. The working language of the HPI 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
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. It also offers an MSc in Digital Health - Germany's first such program. The institute is located near Berlin, which offers a variety of educational opportunities, recreation, and a rich cultural life.
Other benefits include:
- Strong academic mentorship and highly competitive salaries
- Annual budget for travel and other research-related expenses
- 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 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.
The application should include:
- a cover letter (max. two pages) detailing your fit with the qualifications and topics mentioned and explaining how your background and research interests make you well-suited to address the proposed research areas
- a CV
- up to three references, including contact details
and any additional information you deem relevant.
For full consideration, please apply by October 1st, 2025 via the careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Contact HR Recruiting
Tobias Pröchtel / Nicola Mertens
+49 331 5509-425/ -428
Contact Digital Health Cluster
Candidates are encouraged to reach out to faculty in the cluster who they see as potential research mentors.
Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH
Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3
14482 Potsdam