Professorship Digital Health - Non-Communicable Diseases

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 22,000 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.
The Digital Engineering Faculty at the University of Potsdam invites applications for a joint professorship with the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering gGmbH (HPI), financed by the Hasso Plattner Foundation, to be filled as soon as possible:

Expanding the HPI Digital Health Cluster, we merge healthcare with public health for a holistic interdisciplinary research approach to Digital Health. We seek Medical Data Scientists, particularly in Health Information Technology and Digital Health with special emphasis on Non-Communicable Diseases like mental disorders.
You will enhance our collaboration with HPI-Mount Sinai and other clinical partners, leveraging vast electronic health data to drive preventive public health research.
What makes you an ideal candidate?

• A distinguished track record in data science research, with a focus on Digital Health
• Extensive experience in working with healthcare data sources, such as electronic health records and complementary data sources
• Success in securing research funding and leading interdisciplinary projects
• Outstanding publication record in reputable journals and top ranked conference proceedings
• Collaboration skills to engage with medical professionals and industry partners for impactful research outcomes
• Teaching and mentoring experience

We are looking for a candidate with a passion for advancing digital public health and healthcare technologies, and a strong background in one or more of the following disciplines: medicine, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational epidemiology, medical informatics, machine learning in medicine. We offer a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Digital Health landscape, driving innovation and research in this dynamic field.
The Digital Engineering Faculty, through HPI and UP, offers excellent opportunities for researchers to grow their research and teaching skills even further. We are looking for a team oriented and committed professional who fits well into our inclusive and family-friendly environment. Teaching can be done in German or English, German language skills are beneficial, but not mandatory.
Please submit your application with the relevant documentation by May 10, 2024 to
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-engineering/aktuelles/ausschreibungen.
Further information is available online at
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/arbeiten-an-der-up/appointments/appointment-procedures/application
To view the full job posting, please visit:
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/verwaltung/division3/stellenausschreibungen