Student Assistant for Technical Support (f/m/x)

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.
In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany. 

In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for the earliest possible start date for a

Student Assistant for Technical Support (f/m/x)

​The position is temporary for 3-6 months and part-time (9 working hours per week).

Job Description

We, at the Connected Healthcare chair are conducting a study to investigate the effect of wearable devices on patient engagement in post-stroke rehabilitation. We are collaborating with our partners at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Michels Kliniken Berlin-Brandenburg (Brandenburgklinik) to conduct data collection sessions with patients. We are looking for a student assistant to assist with technical support at the Brandenburgklinik. You will join the clinic team 2-3 times a week to set up requirements for the incoming recording sessions, which include setting up the smartphones and smartwatches, checking the sensors’ (IMUs) condition, and also helping with any arising technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the devices including checking for updates, setting up the data recording app, and connecting the sensors
• Troubleshooting: Providing support for any possible technical issues and communicating with the HPI team if necessary
• Providing weekly/biweekly reports to HPI team

Requirements

• Possibility to travel to the clinic (Michels Brandenburgklinik Berlin-Brandenburg, 16321 Bernau bei Berlin) 2-3 times per week. Ideally, you live closer to the clinic to minimize the commute
• Good knowledge in working with Android phones and smartwatches
• Interest in working with wearables and sensors
• Teamwork and problem-solving spirit
• Good knowledge of English
• German knowledge is a plus

What we offer

• A multifaceted job, embedded in an international and dynamic working environment
• An exciting, responsible position in which you can make a difference
• Regular training opportunities; insight into scientific research
• Regular team events and workshops
• For problems of any kind (including those in your private life), you can use our external employee counseling service free of charge
• Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)
• Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

Please send your CV along with a short paragraph describing yourself and your motivation. Please note that we accept applications exclusively via our career portal (see red button below).

Contact HR Recruiting

Nicola Mertens

nicola.mertens@hpi.de

Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH

Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3

14482 Potsdam