OpenFieldCooperative Doctoral Candidacy (PhD) in Industrial Robotics & Smart Automation
Doctoral research position conducted through the Baden-Württemberg Doctoral Center, developing collaborative cobots and computer vision for high-precision manufacturing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science/Engineering with distinction (grade 2.0 or better)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English (C1) and German (B2 recommended)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in robotics, control algorithms, or reinforcement learning
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 research associate salary (€50,000–€55,000/year gross)
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Salaried research staff position)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (For Spring 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Esslingen University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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