PhD Position: Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) with M.Sc. in Physics, Technology and Innovation Management, or Computer Science
AI-supported Future Technology Scouting and Roadmapping for Climate-Friendly Aviation

Full-time
Fixed-Term

Join The Aviation Think Tank!

Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany – consisting of young and ambitious experts from various disciplines – our goal is to provide science-based answers. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, we offer a modern working environment with open ears and doors. We are always looking for passionate and creative minds to help us push today’s boundaries to new heights.
Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as:

Our challenges:

Development, implementation and evaluation of a structured future technology scouting and strategic foresight process, based on multi-agent AI systems in combination with expert interaction in a large real-world research consortium
Scouting of breakthroughs in research and in early development in the domains of energy, materials, sensors, information and communication technologies with step-change innovation potential in aviation
Physical and technical assessment of future technology potentials for climate-friendly aviation
Technology ranking and roadmap development
Communication of research results through journal publications, conferences and media channels

We need you because:

You have successfully completed your Master´s (M.Sc.) degree in either Physics, Technology and Innovation Management, or Computer Science with proven application in technical domains and want to pursue a PhD (with a jointly selected university)
You bring scientific creativity in combination with strong quantitative analytical skills and programming expertise to our team, and you convince with a physical understanding of technologies
You have a strong interest in strategic foresight, future technology analysis and technology roadmapping in aviation
You are familiar with AI tools and frameworks and you have proven that you can work your way into new topics
You are passionate about giving scientific answers to identifying future innovation potentials in aviation
You are interested in multidisciplinary, target-oriented tasks within joint academic or industry projects, combining elements of physical technologies, AI, expert network and innovation management, strategic decision making and techno-economics
You are proficient in German or English

What we offer:

Attractive salary package according to the public tariff system plus performance-oriented compensation
Retirement Pension Plan
Professional training (in-house and/or external seminars)
Flexible Working Hours
Subsidised canteen
Occupational Health Management
Parking Lot
EGYM Wellpass
Good accessibility by public transport
Home Office

What to expect:

International team with a high qualification level
Acknowledged research institution – with our feet on the ground and our thoughts in the air
Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientists
Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich
A team-oriented working culture
Flat hierarchies and short communication paths
Challenging tasks
Versatile, creative activities
Numerous opportunities to enhance and broaden your competencies

The position is to be filled immediately and initially fixed-term. As we wish to increase the share of women in the team, we would be particularly interested in receiving relevant applications. People with disabilities will be given priority in the case of equal qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your application!