PhD Candidate / Postdoc (m/f/x) | Hasso Plattner Institute | Application deadline: 24 April 2026 🧠💻

The Hasso Plattner Institute is seeking a PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary digital health team working on a “digital twin” for diabetes care. The full-time position is based in Potsdam (Berlin/Brandenburg region), with a hybrid setup and a 3-year contract (extension possible). The start date is planned for Q3/Q4 2026.

Key responsibilities

* Develop and validate simulation models of physiological and behavioural processes (e.g. glucose-insulin dynamics)
* Work with real-world sensor and wearable data for analysis and modelling 📊
* Build data interfaces and simulation tools
* Contribute to research publications and collaborate with clinical and open-source communities
* Support reproducible research and system integration with partners

Profile requirements

* Master’s degree (PhD required for postdoc level) in computer science, biomedical/health informatics, data science, or related field 🎓
* Strong programming skills (Python and/or Julia)
* Experience in modelling, simulation, or time-series/sensor data analysis
* Interest in digital health and interdisciplinary collaboration

Additional assets include experience with biomedical data, diabetes technologies, or open-source development.

What’s offered

* High-impact research contributing to improved diabetes care and innovation in digital health 🌍
* Collaboration with clinical partners, Data4Life, and global research communities
* Flexible working conditions (including remote work up to 2 days/week)
* Professional development opportunities and modern research environment
* Benefits such as subsidised public transport and on-campus sports facilities 🚆

Applications (including CV, motivation letter, and supporting documents) must be submitted via the institute’s career page by 24 April 2026. Interviews are scheduled for May/June 2026.