PhD Student Adhesive Bonding/Debonding at Volkswagen Group 2026

Within the “Sustainability Solutions” department of Group Innovation at Volkswagen AG, new and forward?looking approaches are evaluated and further developed with the goal of transferring them into the development departments. The Adhesive Competence Center as well as the sub?department “Bio?Materials & Polymers” focus on new and sustainable material concepts and their potential applications. Our activities concentrate on developing future?ready materials, ensuring their integrability into the automotive process chain, and assessing material? and manufacturing?related product properties. The overarching goal is to make vehicles more future?proof through holistic strategies. If you would like to contribute your scientific curiosity to a future?relevant field and actively help shape the automotive transformation toward sustainable circular processes.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorVolkswagen AG
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in the field of mechanical engineering, chemistry, production/manufacturing technology, materials science or comparable courses of study
• Very good theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of joining technology, especially adhesive technology
• Experience in material testing
• Quick comprehension in the development of complex relationships
• High degree of initiative, independence and determination

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit the Volkswagen Group webpage.