Two Full Professorships; W Artificial Intelligence

Overview

Two Full Professorships (W
3) for Artificial Intelligence at Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI) in collaboration with the University of Potsdam. The positions are part of the Jülich Model and aim to strengthen the Data & AI research cluster and collaboration across HPI research clusters including Digital Health, Cybersecurity, and Systems.

• Conduct outstanding research in artificial intelligence with an international publication record.
• Provide teaching in artificial intelligence at undergraduate and graduate levels, in practice or theory.
• Advise and supervise bachelor, master, and Ph.D. students.
• Acquire external funding through public or industry grants.

• Internationally recognized for technical contributions in AI with an excellent research and teaching profile.
• Ability to contribute to AI foundations or methods and/or applications across other HPI research clusters (e.g., Digital Health, Cybersecurity, Systems).
• Open to subfields of AI, including Foundations (Machine Learning, Statistical AI, Optimization, Data Science, Data Analysis, Responsible AI), Methodologies (Foundation Models, Data Engineering, MLOps, Hybrid AI, AutoML, Benchmarks, ML for Systems, Systems for ML), and Modalities (NLP, Computer Vision, Speech & Audio, Structured Data).

We offer scientists opportunities to develop skills in research and teaching, international collaboration with leading institutions, a team-oriented and inclusive environment, and the option to teach courses in German or English. The campus is located in Potsdam adjacent to Berlin. Startup support includes design thinking and an entrepreneurship program.

Interviews are scheduled for March 2026 on campus ase contact Prof. Dr. Felix Naumann at feli with any questions. Applications (with relevant documentation) should be submitted via email to by 15.01.2026
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The appointment will follow the Jülich Model and Brandenburg Higher Education Act. The hiring process adheres to the applicable sections of the BbgHG. HPI and the University of Potsdam value diversity and equal opportunity, including higher representation of women in research and teaching. People with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Parental leave or caregiving periods are considered in evaluating applicants.