PhD student for PhD in drive system software and application

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Apply to Mercedes-Benz and find the area where you can develop your talents individually. You will be supported by visionary colleagues who share your pioneering spirit. Joining us means becoming part of a global team whose goal is to build the most desirable cars in the world. Together for excellence.

Number: MER0003OB4 Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world, which stands for innovation, quality and luxury. Our Research & Development division is at the heart of our innovative strength. Here we work on groundbreaking technologies and concepts that shape the future of mobility. Our software and application drive system department focuses on the Drive Systems software integration and control system to efficiently and reliably control software releases for our passenger car development systems. Especially in Agile project management, we rely on the most modern methods of collaboration and work within our Agile Release Train to SAFe, Lean and user-centric. Since the innovative power is the basis of our future capability, we are looking forward to working with you as part of a research project. We work closely with the specialist departments and our global, internal and external IT partners. In your future team, highly motivated and friendly colleagues look forward to your support, because we work for each other and cooperate passionately. We maintain open communication at eye level, characterized by a constructive and honest style. A flexible way of working is as standard and well established and we look forward to meeting ourselves regularly. With us you take responsibility for the development of an innovation-based concept that will be created in cooperation with your team. In addition, you take on diverse and exciting tasks with a significant impact on the entire Mercedes-Benz organization. Your tasks: Research and Development You will become part of an interdisciplinary development team and work on the development and implementation of technologies in the field of release management Here, your research results flow directly into the practical process improvement

Cooperation in a research project They will be part of a cross-company research project on the development of a methodology that aims to strengthen cooperation between people and AI on innovation

Human-Centered Approach You explore and develop methods for efficient communication, further development and cooperation with the support of a specifically developed intelligent agent

Agile project work They independently perform tasks within the Agilen Release Train and actively contribute to the solution finding You can also coordinate students who are actively aside at your work

Analysis and assessment of the current application of method concepts in different areas and their optimization potential by AI Development of a method framework that fits perfectly in the Way of Working of Mercedes-Benz AG Investigation of challenges in the implementation and application of agile methods, and development of specific measures to overcome them The doctorate can start from September 2025. Adjustment requirement is the support of the doctoral project by a university lecturer. The selection of a corresponding person is the responsibility of the doctoral student.

You have a master's degree in engineering, strategic design or a comparable technical/scientific field of economic, political or social sciences They like to work in an interdisciplinary team, but also individually and want to work scientifically with practical relevance You have profound knowledge of agile organisational development and a high degree of understanding of software development, as well as experience with LLM/GenAI technologies They are able to work quickly into new themes and to approach unknown topics in a structured manner Extensive engagement and self-initiative, economic and customer-oriented thinking and acting as well as a high affinity for new technologies You have very good language skills in German and English Additional information: Do you want to make your doctorate in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Group AG? We offer you an international network of experts, research materials, work insights and personal mentors that will assist you as a contact person in addition to your faculty. Doctorate at a renowned university with the support of Mercedes-Benz Group AG as a non-academic partner – and use the know-how of a globally active group. Please apply exclusively online and mark your application documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form. Information on the setting criteria can be found here. Members of countries outside the European Economic Area may send their residence/work permit. We are particularly pleased to receive applications for disabled people and disabled people. At sbv-sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com you can also contact the site's severely disabled representative, which will be happy to support you in the further application process. Questions about the application process will be answered by HR Services by e-mail to myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone: 0711/17-99000 (Monday to Friday between 10-12 am and 13-15 pm).

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