RWTH Aachen PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains" 2025

At the Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (TME) and the Center for Mobile Propulsion (CMP) under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. (USA) Stefan Pischinger, research on all topics concerning the vehicle powertrain is conducted. Core focus is still the research on conventional combustion engine development like the implementation of innovative engine designs, fundamental research on more efficient combustion processes also in combination with alternative fuels or the improvement of the engine mechanics and aftertreatment systems. Additional research areas include virtual engine development, hybrid powertrains, electromobility as well as fuel cells and mechatronics for combustion engines. At any time research is closely associated with the ongoing development of intelligent methods for test procedures and engine calibration. The Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems employs more than 260 scientific, technical and administrative employees as well as student assistants.

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
• About RWTH Aachen University
• PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains"
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains"
• Requirements for PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains" Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains"

Aim and Benefits of PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains"

• 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 for PhD Students for "Hybrid Powertrains" Qualification

• 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.