Salaried Doctoral Researcher (TV-L E13) in Hydrogen Aviation & Lightweight Materials

Funded three-year doctoral position at the Institute of Aircraft Production Technology investigating cryotank composites and hydrogen combustion for zero-emission commercial flight.

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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 Materials Engineering with grade 1.8 or better
English language proficiency: Fluent technical English or German
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis summary and publication samples in fracture mechanics or composites
Recommendation letters: Two references from previous academic advisors

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

Financial support / stipend: Full TV-L E13 research salary (€52,000 - €58,000 gross per year with pension and health insurance)
Application fee: Zero application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Zero tuition for doctoral researchers

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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