Erstellt am 19. Juni 2026
Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) for Evaluation in Autonomous Driving Bus
Technische Universität München
München, Bavaria 80333, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 877261532
Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) for Evaluation in Autonomous Driving Bus
18.06.2026, Academic staff
The Chair of Automotive Technology at Technical University of Munich (Garching cmapus, School of Engineering and Design) is looking for a research associate / doctoral candidate (m/f/d) for Evaluation in Autonomous Driving Bus
Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) for Evaluation in Autonomous Driving Bus"
Motivation
Our goal is to bring a fully automated shuttle bus (SAE L4) into operation on the public roads in Munich. To achieve this, we develop new functions and test them directly on our research platform EDGAR and on a city bus. To bridge the research into real operation in public transit, join us to shape the future of public transportation and research on exciting dissertation topics!
Your challenge
As a PhD student, you will work on the open research questions in your topic area, develop viable solution concepts, and transfer them back to the L4 stack and onto the bus. You will combine excellent research with real-world application in city transportation. EDGAR and the city bus are available to you for development and testing.
In evaluation, we have the following topics open:
Your Profile
We offer
Please send only one application for max. two positions! The position is suitable for applicants with severe disabilities; it requires presence at the chair, travel, teamwork, and experiments in laboratories or on test tracks. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference in cases of essentially equal suitability. TUM aims to increase the proportion of women in its workforce; applications from women are expressly encouraged.
Application
We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents, including a cover letter, CV, and attachments. Please send them as soon as possible, with the position title in the subject line, by email or post to:
Christiane Schulte
Lehrstuhl für Fahrzeugtechnik
Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748 Garching
[email protected]
The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.
Data Protection Information:
When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. With regard to personal information, please take note of the Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung. (data protection information on collecting and processing personal data contained in your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information of TUM.
Kontakt: [email protected]
18.06.2026, Academic staff
The Chair of Automotive Technology at Technical University of Munich (Garching cmapus, School of Engineering and Design) is looking for a research associate / doctoral candidate (m/f/d) for Evaluation in Autonomous Driving Bus
Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) for Evaluation in Autonomous Driving Bus"
Motivation
Our goal is to bring a fully automated shuttle bus (SAE L4) into operation on the public roads in Munich. To achieve this, we develop new functions and test them directly on our research platform EDGAR and on a city bus. To bridge the research into real operation in public transit, join us to shape the future of public transportation and research on exciting dissertation topics!
Your challenge
As a PhD student, you will work on the open research questions in your topic area, develop viable solution concepts, and transfer them back to the L4 stack and onto the bus. You will combine excellent research with real-world application in city transportation. EDGAR and the city bus are available to you for development and testing.
In evaluation, we have the following topics open:
- AV Planning & Control for Heavy Vehicles - Planning and control with consideration of mass, length, and driving dynamics of a bus.
- Precision Localization & Docking at Bus Stations - Centimeter-level precision localization and precise docking at bus stops.
- Decision Making for E2E Architectures - Decision-making in a coherent end-to-end driving stack.
- Virtual Verification & Validation for AVs - Scenario-based verification and validation in simulation.
Your Profile
- Very good master's degree in computer science, robotics, engineering sciences, or a related environment
- Communication and organization come naturally to you
- German and English, minimum B2 level
- Solid programming skills in Python, C++, ROS2
We offer
- Fixed full-time position according to TV-L E13, 100%, for 2+1 years
- Opportunity to pursue a PhD and found a startup
- Innovative research field with high relevance
- Modern working environment and infrastructure
- Flexible working hours, including home office
- Dedicated budget for training and conferences
- Opportunity for a research stay abroad
- Start from 1 September 2026
Please send only one application for max. two positions! The position is suitable for applicants with severe disabilities; it requires presence at the chair, travel, teamwork, and experiments in laboratories or on test tracks. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference in cases of essentially equal suitability. TUM aims to increase the proportion of women in its workforce; applications from women are expressly encouraged.
Application
We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents, including a cover letter, CV, and attachments. Please send them as soon as possible, with the position title in the subject line, by email or post to:
Christiane Schulte
Lehrstuhl für Fahrzeugtechnik
Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748 Garching
[email protected]
The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.
Data Protection Information:
When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. With regard to personal information, please take note of the Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung. (data protection information on collecting and processing personal data contained in your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information of TUM.
Kontakt: [email protected]
