> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/727624-phd-student-data-driven-vehicle-development-vehicle-usage-analysis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/727624-phd-student-data-driven-vehicle-development-vehicle-usage-analysis). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PhD Student Data-Driven Vehicle Development / Vehicle Usage Analysis - **Company:** Volkswagen AG - **Location:** Wolfsburg, Germany (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Usage Analysis, Data Analytics - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7489321d168264a8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Python?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Shape the future of the vehicle - be part of it. In whole vehicle development, you'll join a challenging, cross-functional environment at the intersection of research, data analytics, and vehicle engineering. You'll work with real vehicle and usage data, have a high degree of creative freedom, and make a direct impact on the product across its entire lifecycle. You'll be part of a young, dynamic team with a strong sense of ownership and a clear focus on getting things done. We support each other and use the latest tools and technologies to quickly turn ideas into reality. Here, you can take on responsibility and make a real difference., * Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a comparable field of study * Programming skills required (e.g., Python, C++) * Knowledge and experience in machine learning and AI are a plus * Knowledge in mechanics and vehicle engineering is desirable; ideally, experience in durability engineering * German and English language level B2 * High level of initiative and strong motivation, combined with a structured and independent working style * Strong communication skills and team spirit * Ability to present effectively in both German and English ## Description The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate. ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)