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Promotion - Traffic simulation for serious gaming

PhD position in the field of traffic simulation & serious gaming (m/f/d)

At the Chair of Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) we are looking for reinforcement for our Smart Mobility Lab in the EfaSim project. The aim is to develop an innovative traffic simulation for a virtual reality-based serious game to train emergency services for complex blue light scenarios.

Your profile: Very good Master's degree (computer science, engineering, traffic engineering or similar), solid programming skills (Python, Java), initial experience with databases as well as communication and organizational skills.

We offer:

  • TV-L E13 full-time position (100%) for 3 years

  • Opportunity to do a doctorate and found a start-up

  • Innovative field of research (traffic simulation, VR, serious gaming)

  • Modern infrastructure, flexible working hours, home office

  • Training and opportunities abroad

Apply now:
Cover letter, CV and attachments to bewerbung.ftm@ed.tum.de.
Contact for questions: Georg Balke (georg.balke@tum.de, 089 289 10494).

👉 You can find the detailed job description here.

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