[Job-offers-cs] Postdoctoral Positions in Data & AI at the Hasso Plattner Institute

Pekka Orponen pekka.orponen at aalto.fi
Tue Aug 19 17:45:53 EEST 2025


In the course of its strong growth, the Data & AI cluster at the Hasso 
Plattner Institute (hpi.de/en/research/clusters/data-and-ai/) is looking 
for

Two Postdoctoral Researchers (m/f/x) – Data & AI

These full-time positions are available immediately for 36 months at HPI 
in Potsdam, Germany. 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 highly motivated and talented 
individuals 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

*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 (bordering 
Berlin), which offers a variety of educational opportunities, 
recreation, and a rich cultural life. Additional benefits are:

* 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
* A range of benefits and services, including medical/dental coverage, 
health insurance, and access to HPI's libraries and athletic facilities
* Opportunity to support teaching of our bachelor’s and master's courses

Additional information can be found at 
https://jobs.plattnerfoundation.org/HPI/job/Potsdam-Postdoctoral-Researchers-%28mfx%29-Data-&-AI-14482/1164568955/ 
<https://jobs.plattnerfoundation.org/HPI/job/Potsdam-Postdoctoral-Researchers-%28mfx%29-Data-&-AI-14482/1164568955/

For full consideration, apply by September 15, 2025. Applications will 
be reviewed until the position is filled.



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