PhD Student Group Innovation Mobility Solutions

• Leveraging a group‑wide mobility simulation framework and driving its further development using innovative, scientific methods
• Developing and validating digital twins of today’s electric mobility in selected regions as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Deriving realistic market ramp‑up scenarios based on the modeled systems
• Supporting the Group brands and Group strategy with holistic insights into sales potential as well as novel business models emerging from intelligent integration with the energy sector

• Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in transportation sciences, mathematics, computer science, or a comparable field
• Good programming skills, particularly in Java and Python
• English and German language level B2
• Experience in mobility research or customer studies is an advantage
• High level of independence and commitment
• Strong team spirit and intellectual curiosity

Experience in mobility research or customer studies is an advantage

• 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