PhD Student AI Simulation Job at Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg)

PhD Student AI-powered application

At Volkswagen Group Components, we are turning vision into reality: We are bring...

Location

Germany , Kassel

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
Knowledge and interest in pulse inverter development, with a focus on software and application
Solid experience with neural network models, including supervised learning and reinforcement learning
High level of personal commitment and results orientation, with the ability to independently drive projects and achieve goals
Strong analytical thinking, teamwork skills, and initiative
Experience in function development in automotive or related fields
German and/or English language level B2

Job Responsibility

Creating an AI-based framework for optimizing thermal models in vehicles
Developing simulation models and methods for aligning with real-world data
Validating models and optimizing both efficiency and accuracy
Reducing testing efforts and validation time
Collaborating with the pulse inverter development team, especially with the application team and the simulation department, in coordination with CARIAD’s software development

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

PhD Student - AI-Based Electric Machine Design

As a PhD candidate (f/m/d) in the field of AI-assisted electric machine developm...

Location

Germany , Baunatal

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A good to excellent university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in electrical engineering or a related field, qualifying for PhD studies
Knowledge in electric machine design and/or machine learning
Experience with simulation software (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS, JMAG)
A responsible and structured working style, along with above-average commitment
Language proficiency in German and English at minimum level B2 (CEFR)

Job Responsibility

Develop AI-based methods for the design of electric machines
Investigate loss mechanisms under variable modulation and switching frequencies
Consider the influence of pulse-width modulation inverters on electric machine losses as a key design factor
Simulate and evaluate machine concepts using modern tools (e.g., FEM, MATLAB/Simulink)
Build and measure prototypes to validate developed concepts

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

PhD Student AI-based Automated Driving

As part of an interdisciplinary research project, we are investigating the poten...

Location

Germany , Wolfsburg

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree (Master's or Diploma) qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, cognitive science or a related field
Sound knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Machine learning, computer vision, automotive engineering, control engineering
Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Good knowledge of programming languages (Python)
Interest in interdisciplinary Research and complex technical systems
English language level B1

Job Responsibility

Analyzing the driving dynamics capabilities of existing VLM-based driving systems
Developing benchmarks for evaluating physically realistic vehicle control
Integrating vehicle dynamics models into multimodal AI systems
Fine-tuning large language models for domain-specific applications
Evaluating through simulation and transferring into real-world driving scenarios

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

PhD Student Development AI-based Energy Management Services

Are you looking for an exciting work environment that provides you with a detail...

Location

Germany , Wolfsburg

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree with eligibility for a doctorate in energy technology, electrical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, or a related field
Programming skills
Basic knowledge in the field of energy systems and energy markets
Methodological knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)
High level of initiative and result orientation to independently drive projects forward and achieve goals

Job Responsibility

Creating a model of a virtual power plant, including relevant energy services and the relationships between the necessary actors
Developing an AI-based charging and energy management system, taking into account price forecasts, vehicle constraints and customer requirements
Testing and evaluating the concept with simulation methods, including an assessment of economic viability
Collaborating and engaging in intensive exchange with colleagues from other areas of Group Innovation, such as mobility and future research

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

PhD Student Steering System Development: Condition Monitoring

The development of future vehicles with software-based functions places a variet...

Location

Germany , Braunschweig

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree in the field of mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, control engineering or comparable qualifications giving access to doctoral studies
Programming skills, especially in MATLAB/Simulink, C and/or ANSYS Scade
Knowledge in the field of electronic components and control units as well as in the field of functional safety
Knowledge of artificial intelligence methods
German and English language level B2
Innovative thinking

Job Responsibility

Analyzing the electronic and mechanical components of the steering system with regard to its wear and failure behaviour
Conducting experiments, measurements and simulations at various steering systems
Analyzing the data obtained, also using new methods, e.g. artificial intelligence
Conceptualizing and developing new software functions to monitor the condition of electronic and mechanical assemblies of the steering system
Parameterizing and verifying the robustness of the functions

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

PhD Student

At Volkswagen Group Innovation, we are driving the future of robotics through in...

Location

Germany , Wolfsburg

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields
Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas: machine learning / deep learning, robotics / ROS / control engineering, computer vision
Programming experience (e.g., Python, C++, ROS)
Interest in interdisciplinary research and complex systems
Independent, structured working style combined with strong team skills
Ideally, initial experience with real robotic systems or simulations (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Omniverse)

Job Responsibility

Researching and developing methods for coordinating autonomous robots in connected production environments, focusing on decentralized decision-making and multi-agent systems
Designing and implementing real-time capable AI algorithms for planning, navigation, and dynamic task allocation
Applying reinforcement learning, edge AI, and sensor fusion to create adaptive systems for changing environments
Using digital twins and Sim2Real transfer to efficiently translate simulation results to real-world robotic platforms
Developing and integrating multimodal control concepts (e.g., Vision-Language-Action Models) and designing intuitive human-robot interactions in collaborative scenarios

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

New

PhD Student Sales

Welcome to Sales Planning Germany – the department where we develop and successf...

Location

Germany , Hannover

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in Business Administration or a comparable discipline
Advanced proficiency in MS Office
German language level C1
Strong understanding of business and financial principles
Experience working with AI and business analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
Enthusiasm for academic research as well as strong teamwork skills

Job Responsibility

Developing AI models to improve the accuracy of volume forecasts by applying machine learning and incorporating market trends
Optimizing the synchronization of production and volume planning: leveraging AI to align production volumes, inventory levels, and supply chains so that production and volume are best coordinated, minimizing production shortfalls, pool allocations, and insufficient/excess stock coverage
Synchronizing sales actions and marketing campaigns: analyzing customer and market data with AI to derive optimal pricing strategies and target‑group‑specific marketing campaigns
Simulating various planning scenarios: AI‑supported simulation of sales and market developments to support strategic decision‑making
Taking on tasks and projects related to your dissertation topic

What we offer

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Fulltime

New

Client Executive

The Client Executive, U.S. Army is a senior strategic role designed for a proven...

Location

United States , McLean

Salary:

Not provided

Appian Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of direct selling experience or operating as a senior civilian embedded within Army program offices, PAEs, or HQ DA
Demonstrated history of closing and expanding 8-figure+ enterprise software agreements with the DoD
Strong job tenure: A history of displaying loyalty and perseverance through long, stable job tenure and a positive career trajectory
Security Clearance: Active security clearance is required for this role
Prior military service (Army, ideally at the field grade or senior NCO level) is strongly preferred
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field

Job Responsibility

Own the Army account strategy from the top
Work alongside the Regional VP and a high-performing support ecosystem of capture, solutions consulting, and architects to orchestrate deals and grow Appian’s footprint across the full spectrum of the Army enterprise
Lead the next phase of growth following a landmark $500M Army Enterprise Agreement

What we offer

Health coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
Life and disability insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Retirement/pension plan
Wellness dollars
Tuition reimbursement
Family-forming benefits

PhD Student AI Simulation

Volkswagen AG

Location:
Germany , Wolfsburg

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
February 28, 2026

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