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 a

Student Assistant (m/f/x) HPI Career Service

​The position is temporary and part-time

(min. 15 hrs/week, flexible schedule by mutual agreement).

To meet the diverse career aspirations of HPI students & early career researchers – ranging from academia and industry to entrepreneurship and public sector – HPI is establishing a centralized Career Service. This initiative aims to bring together all career-related offerings at HPI into one strategic platform, serving as a bridge between students, researchers, academic institutions, industry partners, and alumni.

Making an impact from day one

Want to do more than just observe? You’ll be right in the middle of it: supporting students on their career journey and helping build something new from the ground up. We’re looking for a working student to join our team at HPI in Potsdam for at least 15 hours per week – starting as soon as possible.

What to expect

• Supporting the setup and development of the new Career Service Center – you'll help shape something from the ground up
• Managing job portal postings and keeping website and Confluence content up to date
• Conducting research on companies, internship opportunities, and job market trends
• Organizing and promoting events, workshops, and fairs for HPI students and researchers
• Creating information materials in both print and digital formats
• Handling administrative tasks: scheduling, correspondence, and documentation for the Career Service team

What would impress us about you

• You like getting things done: organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently as well as in a team (we love teamplayers)
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program – any field welcome, but interest in people, education, or organizations is a plus
• Quick to pick up new digital tools – knowledge of AI tools, Confluence, or Canva is a plus
• You enjoy communicating with different people and know how to be clear and professional
• Fluent in English (C1 or above) and German at minimum B2 level. Both languages are used regularly in communication with students, staff, and external partners.
• Genuine interest in career development and higher education? Even better.

What you can look forward to

• You'll contribute to building something new at one of Germany's top digital engineering institutes
• Flexible hours that work around your lecture schedule
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team that takes your input seriously
• First-hand experience in career development and student services in higher education
• Room to bring your own ideas and take ownership of projects
• For problems of any kind (including those in your private life), you can use our external employee counseling service free of charge
• 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

Sounds like you?

Then please submit your CV and a short motivation note in English via our career portal (click on the red button below). Let us know who you are and why this role fits. Application deadline is June 25, 2026. Please include your earliest possible start date. Interviews will probably take place between July 15 – 20, 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact HR Recruiting

Tobias Pröchtel / Nicola Mertens

tobias.proechtel@hpi.de / nicola.mertens@hpi.de

Contact HPI Career Service

Alina Pfeifer
Program Manager Academic Partnerships & Career Service
+49 151 18 15 17 06
alina.pfeifer@hpi.de

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