Germany · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

SimTech Cluster of Excellence Fully Funded Doctoral Researcher Position (TV-L E13)

Salaried three-to-four year doctoral research post embedded in the DFG Cluster of Excellence SimTech exploring data-integrated simulation science.

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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 in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering with honors grade
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or equivalent professional fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis on numerical modeling, multi-scale physics, or structural mechanics
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full German public service salary (TV-L E13, 100%, approx €52,000 gross per annum)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (Tuition-free academic staff employment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Stuttgart documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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