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Passau Postdoctoral Fellowship in Automated Software Engineering

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship researching automated program repair, search-based software testing, and neural code synthesis.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in Computer Science or Software Engineering
English language proficiency: High English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Three publications in top software engineering venues (ICSE, FSE, ASE)
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

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

Financial support / stipend: €58,000 - €64,000 annual TV-L E14 appointment with healthcare and pension
Application fee: Zero fee
Tuition / joining costs: Salaried postdoctoral appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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

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