PhD Position: AI-supported Future Technology Scouting and Roadmapping for Climate-Friendly Aviation

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
• 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!

Do you have any questions? Michaela Richter will be happy to help: Tel: +49 89 307 48 49-19