OpenFieldRWTH Salaried Doctoral Positions (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in TV-L E13)
Full-time salaried doctoral research contracts across RWTH's world-leading engineering and informatics institutes, developing cutting-edge technologies in industry-partnered projects.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- University Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or physics with grade 'gut' (minimum 2.0) or better.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5+); working knowledge of German advantageous.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis demonstrating deep methodological proficiency.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters and thesis summary.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried research contract: TV-L E13 (100%) gross salary of €52,000 to €58,000/year with statutory health insurance, unemployment insurance, and pension
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition fees; nominal €320/semester public transit contribution.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Rolling departmental chair recruitment for 2027 cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official RWTH Aachen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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