Professorship in Data Modeling (W2)

Fachhochschule Potsdam; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Fachhochschule Potsdam sucht eine*n Postdoktorand*in im Bereich Informationswissenschaften (unbefristet) mit Fokus auf Informationsmanagement und verwandte Technologien. Sie vertreten die Fächer in Lehre, Forschung und Transfer mit Praxisbezug.

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören die Lehre in Deutsch und Englisch in Bachelor- und Masterprogrammen, Modulkoordination sowie die Weiterentwicklung unserer didaktischen Prinzipien und interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit.

Qualifications

• Befähigung zur Lehre in Deutsch und Englisch in digitalen und Präsenzformaten.
• Nachweis von Lehrevaluationen und Lehrplänen.
• Bereitschaft zur interdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit in Forschung und Lehre.

Responsibilities

• Lehre und Koordination von Modulen in Informationswissenschaften.
• Lehre in Bachelor- und Masterprogrammen in Deutsch und Englisch.
• Durchführung von Forschung und Wissenstransfer mit praktischem Bezug.

Skills

Deutsch und Englisch lehren

Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Lehre in Hochschulkontext

Forschungsorientierung

Education

PhD oder Gleichwertigkeit

Job description

Information science » Information management

Technology » Dating techniques

Technology » Computer technology

Organisation/Company Fachhochschule Potsdam Department Information Sciencesjuli Research Field Information science » Information management Technology » Dating techniques Technology » Computer technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 18 teaching hours Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In an increasingly data-driven society - shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven business models - the professional collection, structuring, storage, security, and use of data are key prerequisites for competitiveness and innovation:

Your tasks
As an expert in information science, you will competently and enthusiastically represent the following fields in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer with a practical focus:

• Databases & data modeling (relational, XML, RDF, NoSQL),
• Semantic technologies and AI (e.g., knowledge graphs).

In addition to participating in teaching and serving as a module coordinator in other areas of information sciences based on your personal qualifications, you are also expected to offer courses in the following subject areas:

• Internet and web technology,
• Information systems specific to the professional field.

Your responsibility will be to teach the full scope of these subject areas in an integrated manner in all bachelor’s programs within the Department of Information Sciences as well as in the master’s program in “Digital Information Management”.

Your qualifications
In addition to the legal requirements for employment according to § 43 passage 1points 1 to 3 and 4b of the Brandenburg University Act (BrandenburgischesHochschulgesetz -BbgHG) you fulfil the following requirements:

• You hold a relevant completed university degree (e.g., Information Science or Computer Science).
• You have relevant conceptual, practical, or academically grounded experience in the subject areas to be taught, which you can demonstrate through your professional work in an information science application area and, ideally,through scholarly publications.
• You can demonstrate your teaching competencies and relevant teaching experience through course evaluations and teaching plans.
• You are willing and able to teach courses in German and English in both digitaland in-person teaching and learning settings.
• You demonstrate a high degree of adaptability and teamwork skills, as well as a strong willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work, and can provide evidenceof experience in interdisciplinary work in teaching (e.g., through course designs or evaluations) or research (e.g., through published works).

Research Field Information science » Information management Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Dating techniques Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Computer technology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your qualifications
In addition to the legal requirements for employment according to § 43 passage 1 points 1 to 3 and 4b of the Brandenburg University Act (BrandenburgischesHochschulgesetz -BbgHG) you fulfil the following requirements:

• You hold a relevant completed university degree (e.g., Information Science orComputer Science).
• You have relevant conceptual, practical, or academically grounded experience in the subject areas to be taught, which you can demonstrate through your professional work in an information science application area and, ideally, through scholarly publications.
• You can demonstrate your teaching competencies and relevant teaching experience through course evaluations and teaching plans.
• You are willing and able to teach courses in German and English in both digital and in-person teaching and learning settings.
• You demonstrate a high degree of adaptability and teamwork skills, as well as a strong willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work, and can provide evidence of experience in interdisciplinary work in teaching (e.g., through course designs or evaluations) or research (e.g., through published works).

Beyond that, we would like you to

• have acquiring and playing a leading role in externally funded projects.sfer formats that are interlinked with teaching.
• further develop our didactic principle of research-led teaching through specific research and transfer formats that are interlinked with teaching.
• be committed to raising the profile of our research cluster “Digital Space—Data, Interaction, Knowledge”.
• further expand our regional and international collaboration in teaching, research, and practice.
• demonstrate passion, resilience, and commitment to teaching, research,knowledge transfer, and continuing education, and
• be actively involved in academic self-governance and departmental development.

Specific Requirements

Languages GERMAN Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Information science » Information managementTechnology » Dating techniquesTechnology » Computer technology Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

• a combination of information science disciplines that is unique in Germany,
• a dynamic and collegial work environment,
• motivated students—with about 35 students per class and degree program—and a balanced mix of courses, including lectures, seminars, projects, and field trips,
• a vibrant, interdisciplinary, research- and application-oriented universityenvironment,
• a strong focus on continuing education and professional development opportunities in addition to our degree programs
• a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure for teaching and research, as well as a vibrant campus with a cafeteria in a beautiful location near downtown.

We support work-life balance through counseling services, childcare, vacation camps, and much more.

The campus is easily accessible by public transport. We support your mobility with a company ticket and free parking.

Appointment as a civil servant is possible, provided you meet the requirements for civil servant status.

Eligibility criteria

The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is committed to diversity of perspectives and equal opportunities and strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. Therefore,we will give preference to women in areas in which they are underrepresented, if they are equally qualified and capable.

We expressly invite people with a migration history to apply and are also looking forward to applications from abroad.

Please note that our teaching is in German and English.

Applications from severely handicapped persons will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal aptitude and ability. Please indicate any disability in your application.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Applied Sciences Potsdam / Department of Information Sciences Country Germany State/Province Brandenburg City Potsdam Postal Code 14469 Street Kiepenheuerallee 5 Geofield