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PhD Student Life Cycle Assessment

We assess the environmental impacts of products and business activities across t...

Location

Germany , Wolfsburg

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree in a technical or scientific field qualifying for doctoral studies (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Sciences)
Practical and methodological experience in life cycle assessment
Practical experience and/or interest in project and stakeholder management
Excellent MS Office skills (especially MS Excel)
English and German language level B2
Strong analytical thinking, affinity for numbers and calculations
Independent, structured working style
Team spirit and enthusiasm for challenges

Job Responsibility

Conducting a doctoral dissertation in the context of vehicle life cycle assessments (e.g., international harmonization, holistic evaluation of circular economy strategies)
Analyzing, researching, calculating, and preparing data to address current questions and support other corporate departments

What we offer

30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours
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

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 Generative AI Autonomous Process Planning Systems

As a PhD candidate in our program, you will have the unique opportunity to join ...

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, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Solid expertise in data analysis, statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
In-depth knowledge in the field of operations research and mathematical optimization
Practical experience with programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar tools for implementing AI models and optimization algorithms
English language level B2 and German language level C1
Strong team spirit, commitment, and initiative

Job Responsibility

Developing and training a generative AI model for automated process planning, including the mathematical modeling of requirements in assembly line balancing problems and linking with mathematical optimization methods
Creating AI algorithms: Designing and programming advanced algorithms to optimize manufacturing processes in close coordination with the IT department
Implementing pilot projects: Executing and evaluating pilot projects at selected production sites to validate the developed methods
Collaborating with industry experts: Regular exchange and collaboration with industrial engineers and process planners to tailor solutions to specific needs
Documenting and presenting results: Preparing research findings for internal stakeholders and for presentation at scientific conferences

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 Generative Design High-Performance Components

Join Volkswagen Braunschweig in developing innovative solutions for highly funct...

Location

Germany , Braunschweig

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree in mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering, mechatronics, computer science, or a comparable qualification giving access to doctoral studies
Knowledge in the areas of structural optimization, FEM simulation, digital geometry processing, and software development
Programming skills, especially in C++ and Python
German and English language level B1

Job Responsibility

Conducting literature research
Developing methods for the efficient optimization of large components while considering manufacturing constraints
Implementing the methods into the internal structural optimization software LEOPARD
Validating the methods on academic and industrial components

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: Virtual Sensing

In our 'Steer-by-Wire' sub-department, we deal with future topics in the field o...

Location

Germany , Braunschweig

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, control engineering or comparable qualifications giving access to doctoral studies
Programming skills, especially in MATLAB/Simulink, C
Extensive experience in the field of control engineering
Knowledge in the field of technical mechanics and automotive engineering
Analytical thinking as well as teamwork and initiative

Job Responsibility

Analyzing the mechanical subsystems of a steer-by-wire system: FFA (Force Feedback Actuator) and RWA (Road Wheel Actuator)
Developing system models
Developing virtual sensors for the technical optimization of the steering system with regard to performance and costs, as well as developing functions based on this
Testing and validating the developed functions in simulation, on the test bench and in the vehicle on the proving ground as well as parameterizing the functions
Transferring the development results into the series development process

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 AI Production

During your three-year doctoral studies, you will develop an AI method to distin...

Location

Germany , Wolfsburg

Salary:

Not provided

Volkswagen AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good to very good university degree with eligibility for doctoral studies in the fields of Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer-Aided Technologies
Knowledge in the field of steel materials and sheet metal forming
German or English language level B2
Quick comprehension, high level of commitment, precise and conscientious working style
Willingness to communicate with colleagues from all disciplines

Job Responsibility

Familiarizing with the topic by determining the state of science and technology
Independently selecting data and methods to carry out the task
Using Machine Learning methods to optimize production
Evaluating test series in collaboration with colleagues from the Volkswagen Group
Preparing results and presenting them in internal and external environments

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

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Location:
Australia , Sydney

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

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