RWTH Aachen PhD students for "Hybrid Powertrains" Scholarship 2025

Mechanical or electrical engineer with the main focus on systems & control technology.

- Set-up of simulation models for subsystems and the entire hybrid powertrain
- Set-up and testing of controls and control algorithms on research carriers inclusively V2V and V2X infrastructure
- Development of smart vehicle operation strategies with minimized energy demand
- Supervision of component test benches
- Supervision of engine test benches
- X-in-the-loop activities (i.e. HiL, MiL, SiL)
- Collaboration in the field of vehicle calibration

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorRWTH Aachen University
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyRWTH Aachen University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
• The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 1 year.
• An extension for 2 years is provided.
• The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
• This is a full-time position.
• The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
• The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
• The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Requirements

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering with concentration on control technology or comparable disciplines
• Pronounced basic knowledge at the above-mentioned working priorities
• Proficient computer and software skills (MS Office, Matlab/Simulink, INCA etc.)
• Good English knowledge (written & spoken)
• High degree of initiative, discipline and organizational skills
• Ability to work scientifically and independently
• Creativity, flexibility, team ability

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via Email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.

For more information, kindly visit RWTH Aachen scholarship webpage.