Technical University of Munich PhD Scholarship in Electric Drive Technology 2026

The Chair of Sustainable Mobile Drive Systems (NMA) at the Technical University of Munich, located at Schragenhofstr. 31, 80992 Munich, is seeking a PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of electric drives to start as soon as possible.

Your responsibilities include:

• Development of a high-performance electric drive system
• Design and construction of the electric machine (electromagnetics, mechanics, thermals)
• Development, construction and operation of a test bench system
• Prototype realization including development of manufacturing processes
• Testing of the electric drive
• Project management of the research project
• Support for teaching in the field of electric drives

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorTechnical University of Munich (TUM)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Remuneration is based on salary group E13 for research associates according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the German Federal States (TV-L).
• The opportunity to pursue a doctorate is available.
• Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if they are otherwise essentially equally qualified, capable, and professionally competent.
• TUM is committed to increasing the proportion of women on its staff and therefore expressly welcomes applications from women. 

Requirements

• Above-average university degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or mechatronics
• Good knowledge of how electric drives (electric motor, inverter) work
• Experience in modeling/simulation/design of electrical machines
• Experience in test bench technology and the measurement of electric drives is advantageous
• Prior practical experience in manufacturing technology and technology development is an advantage
• Independent and cooperative work style
• Fluent in German, both spoken and written
• Good English skills, both spoken and written

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application with comprehensive documents (CV, certificates, and references) to the Chair of Sustainable Mobile Propulsion Systems, Attn: Prof. Dr. Malte Jaensch, Schragenhofstr. 31, 80992 Munich, or by email to [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit TUM scholarship webpage.