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Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V.

Doctoral Researcher with M.Sc. in Physics, Technology & Innovation Management or Computer Science

Entry from the 28.11.2025
Position number 119642
Job vacancy: From now on

Description

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

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
- Organization of workshops and supporting material for expert-based technology prioritization
- Communication of research results through journal publications, conferences and media channels

We need you because:
- You have successfully completed your Masters 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 organizational talent in combination with scientific creativity, quantitative analytical skills and programming expertise to our team
- 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 and ideally also in English

What to expect:
- International team with a high qualification level
- Acknowledged research institution
- Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientists
- Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus 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

Job type/category
  • Ph.D.
Field of study preferred
  • Engineering sciences
    Informatics
    Other fields of study
  • Natural sciences and Technology
    Physics
    Other fields of study
Favored career stage
  • Graduate/Beginner
Location/region
  • Bayern
Sector
  • Research
Industry branch
  • Aerospace
  • Science & research
Language at workplace
  • German
Type of company
  • Scientific institution
Home office
  • Homeoffice possible

Contact

Mrs. / Ms. Michaela Richter
Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V.
Willy-Messerschmitt-Str.1
82024 Taufkirchen
Germany
Tel: 089307484919
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Company address

Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V.
Willy-Messerschmitt-Str.1
82024 Taufkirchen
Germany
Telefon: 089307484919