PhD Opportunity in Generative AI for Autonomous Driving with Volkswagen Group

The future of mobility is evolving rapidly, and Volkswagen is at the forefront of this transformation. Our commitment to electromobility, smart mobility, and digital transformation underpins everything we do. Volkswagen operates in 14 countries and serves customers across over 150 markets globally, making it a leader in modern mobility solutions.

We invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute your innovative ideas and curiosity to help shape the future of mobility. Our diverse team is supportive and collaborative, providing the ideal environment for personal and professional growth.

Contact Person: For any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Fabian Wenzel at .

Role Overview

As part of Volkswagen Group Innovation, our team focuses on AI & Data Analytics for the development of cutting-edge digital services for various Volkswagen Group brands. We engage in processing and analyzing vehicle data and incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into digitized vehicles. Our AI methods address complex problems such as perception and scene understanding in automated driving, especially under challenging and adverse scenarios.

Join us to participate in the research and development of intelligent algorithms within an interdisciplinary team, directly contributing to the mobility solutions of tomorrow.

Potential Tasks

• Undertaking a PhD in "Generative AI for Autonomous Driving."
• Collaborating on deep neural networks for scene understanding and scenario generation within automated driving.
• Developing algorithms for the detection of traffic scenes with anomalies or adverse conditions.
• Utilizing generative AI for the synthetic creation or augmentation of driving scenarios.
• Investigating methods and publishing select results at scientific conferences or in professional journals.

The final doctoral topic will be defined in collaboration with your supervising professor. Confirmation of supervision and topic delimitation from a doctoral-granting university or research institution is required.

Qualifications

• Good to very good university degree eligible for a doctorate in computer science, robotics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or related fields.
• Fluent English skills (at least B2 level).
• Proficient in programming with Python and C++.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning (ML) and ML frameworks such as PyTorch.
• EU driving license (passenger car).

Benefits of Our 3-Year Doctoral Program

• Attractive salary & 30 vacation days.
• 35-hour work week with flexible hours and remote work options.
• Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications.
• Access to a doctoral network for scientific exchange within Volkswagen Group.
• Potential for permanent employment upon completion.

At Volkswagen, we foster an inclusive and diverse culture grounded in our core principles:

• Responsibility
• Sincerity
• Courage
• Diversity
• Pride
• Cohesion
• Reliability

Additional Information

Company Name: Volkswagen Group

Job Title: PhD Student Generative AI Automated Driving (f/m/d)