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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