PhD or Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Health, Diabetes Technology, and Computer Science

The Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany, is seeking a PhD or Postdoctoral Researcher to join their Digital Health and Diabetes Technology team, led by Professor Katarina Braune. The research focuses on developing next-generation, context-aware, and equitable automated insulin delivery (AID) technology for people living with diabetes. The successful candidate will work on building digital twin models that adapt to real-world variability, such as hormones, sleep, stress, activity, and illness, and co-develop context-aware AID algorithms for diverse and underrepresented user groups. The role involves analyzing data from medical devices, wearables, and sensors, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in diabetes care, data science, engineering, project management, and individuals with lived experience of type 1 diabetes. The position emphasizes open-science principles and close engagement with the diabetes community. Applicants should have a background in computer science, data engineering, or a related field, with experience in digital twin modeling, data analysis, and algorithm development. The position is full-time for three years, but specific funding details are not provided. The Hasso Plattner Institute is a leading research institution in digital engineering and health informatics, offering a collaborative and innovative environment for impactful research in digital health and diabetes technology. To apply, candidates should visit the provided job link, review the full offer, and submit their application online. For further information, they may contact Professor Katarina Braune via her academic or LinkedIn profile.