Get Ready: PhD Application Phase Launching in early 2026!

Are you passionate about urban air mobility, autonomous systems, and shaping the future of automated air transport?

Our Research Training Group (RTG 2947) at TU Dresden is preparing for a new PhD cohort starting May 2026, and we’re excited to announce that the application phase will open early in 2026.

We’ll be offering 11 PhD positions, each tied to a specific research topic. 
Want a head start? Check out the ongoing and past projects under the Airmetro research group to get an idea of the thematic directions.
The upcoming topics will evolve from this foundation, reflecting the current progress and research needs.

📝 Application & Selection Process

• Apply individually for one or more positions based on the published job vacancies

• Reviewed by topic leads

• Interviews with professors

• Final selection by the supervising team

More information and official job postings will be published soon.

For questions, follow the website or reach out via the official contact listed in the job postings.