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Technische Universität Dresden

PhD Position in Aerospace Engineering and Electrical Engineering for High-Voltage PPU for E-sail Technische Universitaet Dresden in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Electrical Engineering

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

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Germany

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Technische Universität Dresden

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Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Physics

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About this position

Technische Universitaet Dresden is advertising a PhD position in the Chair of Space Systems / Institute of Aerospace Engineering for the E-Sailors Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network.

The project topic is High-Voltage PPU for E-sail, focusing on the development of a power-processing unit for an electric solar wind sail electron emitter and related devices. The work combines aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, high-voltage circuits, space electronics, and experimental prototype development and testing for space/vacuum environments.

The position is full-time, limited to 32 months, and starts on 1 November 2026. It is funded under Horizon Europe / MSCA with salary according to MSCA regulations, including living, mobility, and possibly family allowance. Tuition, research, and short-term mobility costs are covered.

Eligibility highlights include a master’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field; strong knowledge of high-voltage circuit design; excellent English; and compliance with the MSCA mobility rule. Applicants must also be eligible to enroll in a PhD program at TU Dresden and be able to obtain a visa if required.

Supervision is by Prof. Dr. Martin Tajmar with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jaan Praks as co-supervisor. The role includes research, literature review, experimental design, prototype building and testing, publication and presentation of results, and participation in international and interdisciplinary project activities. The primary workplace is Dresden, Germany, with a secondment of 2 months at Aalto University in Finland.

Application deadline: 18 September 2026. Applicants should submit a single PDF with the requested documents and send a separate short video introduction by email.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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