Founded in 1991, the University of Potsdam has firmly established itself in the scientific landscape and has become an outstanding economic factor and development engine for the region. It has a high level of third-party funding, has won several awards for teaching, and has a service-oriented administration and has received awards for being family-friendly. Around 20,000 students and 3,000 employees work at three locations – Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee, and Golm – at one of the most beautifully situated academic institutions in Germany.
As part of their growth initiative, the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and the Digital Engineering Faculty (DEF) are looking for a strong candidate in database systems engineering, data management, and/or data processing with an internationally recognized research profile and an excellent teaching record.
Possible research topics include, but are not limited to:
The candidate should demonstrate excellence in the following aspects:
The Digital Engineering Faculty and the HPI offer excellent opportunities for researchers to grow their research and teaching skills even further. We are looking for a team-oriented and committed professional who is a good fit for HPI‘s inclusive and family-friendly environment. Proficiency in German is initially not required.
The application interviews are scheduled for April 03 and April 04, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Felix Naumann (felix.naumann@hpi.uni-potsdam.de).
The joint appointment will be implemented according to the “Jülich Model” with a teaching obligation at the University of Potsdam in accordance with the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG).
The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 43 subsection 1 sentence 1 no. 1 – 3 and no. 4 letters a and c of the BbgHG. The appointment procedure is conducted in accordance with Section 42 BbgHG.
The University of Potsdam and the HPI value diversity and thus pursue the goals of equal opportunities and diversity in accordance with the general principle of equal treatment. One of the UP’s and HPI’s strategic goals is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore, the UP and the HPI expressly invite applications from qualified female scientists. People with a severe disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Periods of time taken for parental leave or caregiving are taken into account when assessing applicants’ academic careers. The implementation of equality and diversity standards in the respective field of work is expected.
We also offer dual career support and coaching for newly appointed professors.
Please submit your application, with the relevant documentation, via email to ausschreibungen@uni-potsdam.de by January 15, 2025. Further information is available online at https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/arbeiten-an-der-up/appointments/appointment-procedures/application.
According to the Civil Servants Act of the State of Brandenburg (“Landesbeamtengesetz”), an inquiry must be made to the Domestic Intelligence Service prior to the final hiring and appointment as a civil servant in the State of Brandenburg can take place. Information on the lawfulness and the procedure is available here.