Company Description The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is Germany’s national research and technology center for aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security, and defense. With 51 research institutes and facilities and around 12,000 employees, DLR develops cutting-edge solutions to global challenges such as climate change, mobility, and sustainable technologies. Its work serves industry, government agencies, and the public sector through applied research, knowledge sharing, and targeted technology transfer, funded primarily by federal resources.

The German Space

Agency at DLR plans and implements German space activities, while DLR’s project management agencies coordinate research and industrial funding programs. DLR offers a wide variety of research fields, providing many opportunities for individuals to contribute to cutting-edge science and technology that benefit society.

Role Description The PhD Candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research within DLR’s scientific framework, contributing to publications, conference presentations, and project reports. Day-to-day activities include designing experiments or simulations, analyzing data, reviewing scientific literature, and documenting research results in close coordination with supervisors and research teams. The role also involves supporting project planning, participating in team meetings, and contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations within DLR and with external partners.





The PhD Candidate is expected to engage in academic training, develop methodological expertise, and help disseminate findings to the scientific community and relevant stakeholders. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Mumbai.

Qualifications

- Completed or near-completed master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
- Strong research aptitude, including ability to formulate scientific questions, design studies or experiments, and analyze complex data using appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods.
- Proficiency in technical writing and communication, with the ability to prepare scientific publications, research reports, and presentations in clear, structured English.
- Experience with relevant tools and methodologies, such as programming or simulation environments, data analysis software, laboratory or fieldwork techniques, and standard research workflows in the candidate’s discipline.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, manage time and priorities effectively, and take initiative in advancing project goals.
- Willingness to be based on-site in Mumbai and to engage in international collaboration and scientific exchange as part of DLR’s research network.
- Interest in DLR’s mission areas (e.g., aeronautics, space, energy, transport, climate, or security) and motivation to contribute to sustainable and societal-relevant technological solutions.

📌 PHD Candidate (Mumbai)
🏢 SVKM's NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management u0026 Engineering
📍 Mumbai