Research School Information and Data Engineering
A doctoral and postdoctoral research programme focused on advanced data-intensive technologies and systems.
Best for:Best for PhD candidates and postdocs in computer science with a focus on data-intensive systems and AI.
Overview
The Information and Data Engineering (IDE) Research School at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and the University of Potsdam offers a premier environment for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. The programme focuses on the collection, integration, management, and analysis of data to support scalable, robust, and intelligent applications. Participants benefit from close mentorship by experienced faculty, access to high-performance computing facilities, and a collaborative international network. The school provides a structured curriculum, regular research meetings, and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in data-driven fields.
- Participate in weekly research meetings and present findings to the school community.
- Contribute to teaching activities within the faculty.
- Collaborate with international partners and research groups.
- Engage in the research methods curriculum and extracurricular activities.
- Develop scalable architectures and pipelines for data-intensive applications.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree for PhD applicants; PhD for postdoctoral applicants.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (main language of instruction).
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in computer science or related digital technologies.
- Ability to conduct independent research.
- Proficiency in English for research and communication.
- Applicants must meet the requirements for doctoral or postdoctoral studies at the University of Potsdam.
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How to apply
Applicants should prepare a supervision agreement, a report of intent, university transcripts, and a tabular CV. Applications must be submitted via email to the specified address. Detailed instructions are available on the HPI website.
- Supervision agreement
- Report of intent to pursue doctoral studies
- University transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
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