TUM Hyperloop PhD Position in Civil Engineering

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). The position will be at the Chair of Hyperloop, where you will be part of the pioneering TUM Hyperloop Team in Ottobrunn.

Start: August 1st or September 1st 2025

Your Profile

• Master’s in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) completed by start date
• Strong interest in cutting-edge technology and willingness to explore uncharted territories
• Hands-on approach to testing, breaking, and improving prototypes
• Great team player to work with the ambitious TUM Hyperloop Team
• Self-driven and proactive mindset - take ownership of your tasks and shape your own research direction

Your Responsibilities

• Analyze existing Hyperloop tube concepts
• Develop, realize, and test a full-scale tube prototype
• Collaborate with multiple TUM chairs and regional construction industry partners
• Participate in teaching duties within the team
• Publish research outcomes and write your doctoral thesis
• Opportunity to work at a leading university in sustainable mobility
• Be part of the ambitious TUM Hyperloop Team shaping future high-speed transport
• Employment according to E13 TV-L (public sector agreement in Germany)
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrant academic environment

What We Offer

Join us in continuing the legacy of TUM Hyperloop, where a collaborative team spirit meets a relentless drive to push technological boundaries. Help shape the future of sustainable high-speed transportation, aligning your research with broader environmental and technological objectives for maximum impact.

Application Please send your CV, transcripts, a short motivation letter, and any relevant practical or private projects to domenik.radeck@tum.de.