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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) - Systems Cluster

 

​The position is temporary and full-time.

 

The Systems Cluster at the Hasso Plattner Institute is currently seeking to fill two postdoctoral research positions and is inviting applications from excellent candidates. 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. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and talented individual to conduct cutting-edge research in computer science with a strong engineering focus. The successful candidates are expected to collaborate with other researchers in the Systems Cluster and set their own research agendas in the following and related areas:

 

  • Computer Architecture
  • Process Mining
  • Distributed Systems
  • Data Centers
  • Software Quality and Testing

 

 

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
  • 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

 

The application should include

 

  • 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 via the careers page. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. More information about the HPI Systems Cluster can be found at https://hpi.de/en/research/clusters/systems/


We look forward to receiving your application documents including salary requirements. Please apply exclusively via our career page.

 

 

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

 

Contact Systems Cluster
Prof. Dr. Mathias Weske, Systems Cluster Coordinator
mathias.weske@hpi.de

 

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

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