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 :
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
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 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 organizational talent in combination with scientific creativity, quantitative analytical skills and programming expertise to our teamYou have a strong interest in strategic foresight, future technology analysis and technology roadmapping in aviationYou are familiar with AI tools and frameworks and you have proven that you can work your way into new topicsYou are passionate about giving scientific answers to identifying future innovation potentials in aviationYou 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-economicsYou are proficient in German and ideally also in EnglishWhat we offer :
Attractive salary package according to the public tariff system plus performance-oriented compensationRetirement Pension PlanProfessional training (in-house and / or external seminars)Flexible Working HoursSubsidised canteenOccupational Health ManagementParking LotEGYM WellpassGood accessibility by public transportHome OfficeWhat to expect :
International team with a high qualification levelAcknowledged research institution – with our feet on the ground and our thoughts in the airInterdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientistsModern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus in Taufkirchen near MunichA team-oriented working cultureFlat hierarchies and short communication pathsChallenging tasksVersatile, creative activitiesNumerous opportunities to enhance and broaden your competenciesThe 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!
Do you have any questions? Michaela Richter will be happy to help :
Tel : +49 89 307 48 49-19