OpenFieldPhD in Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion and Turbomachinery
Three-year research position in the CHESCO hybrid-electric test center designing aerodynamic compressors, high-power-density motor integration, and thermal management for zero-emission passenger aviation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Excellent master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English (German knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis or prior peer-reviewed research publications in engineering
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 (100%) German public service salary (€52,000–€58,000/year gross) + social security
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Tuition-free German university education)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Winter/Spring 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brandenburg University of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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