OpenFieldSalaried Doctoral Researcher (TV-L E13) in Ocean Engineering & Marine Cybernetics
Three-year salaried research position at the Chair of Ocean Engineering investigating autonomous underwater navigation, flow acoustics, and Baltic deep-water sensor systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, naval architecture, or robotics (grade 2.0 or better)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent technical English (IELTS 6.5+ equivalent)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) dynamics or hydrodynamic modeling
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters and complete CV
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried: 100% TV-L E13 (approx. EUR 52,000 gross annual salary) with full health and pension
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 0 (tuition-free doctoral research)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Or until position is filled)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Rostock documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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