Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Reinforcement Learning in Germany
Positions in reinforcement learning in germany
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Universities with open positions in reinforcement learning in Germany include German Aerospace Center, German Institute of Human Nutrition and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY.
German Aerospace Center
Germany
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6 days ago
The DLR-Institut für Future Fuels is hiring a PhD student to work on the control of high-temperature solar-chemical processes. The research lies at the intersection of renewable energy, process modelling, process control, solar fuels, and solar-thermal chemistry . The project will develop and test control strategies for high-temperature solar-chemical processes, with validation on real prototypes. Potential approaches include model predictive control and reinforcement learning . The position is ...
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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6 days ago
Stefan Konigorski
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Germany
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1 month ago
Two postdoctoral openings are available in Computational Precision Nutrition at the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) . The department focuses on developing methods and software for personalized health recommendations based on dietary patterns, behaviors, and diet-associated biomarkers, with the broader goal of improving prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary and uses data from large population-level studies and N-of-1 trials ,...
Computer Science
Deep Learning
Biology
+8 more
1 month ago
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Germany
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1 month ago
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY in Hamburg, Germany is advertising a postdoctoral position in Physics focused on laser science, optics, beam shaping, automation, and accelerator-related instrumentation . The project is part of SP007 - Enabling science for 24-30 keV and aims to support science at the European XFEL by improving accelerator performance and enabling new experiments. The successful candidate will work on the design and commissioning of a next-generation laser beam shaping syste...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Optics
+6 more
1 month ago
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
Closing soon
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Master Thesis Opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1), in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. This thesis focuses on the development of a microfluidic system for single-cell analysis of photoautotrophic organisms . The project combines microfluidics , CAD design , chip fabrication, experimental testing, live-cell microscopy , and computer-assisted image analysis using deep learning methods. Students will contribute from t...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Germany
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at Technische Universität Braunschweig in a research group led by Prof. Henning Wessels . The project sits at the intersection of physics-informed machine learning , computational mechanics , uncertainty quantification , multiscale modeling , generative AI , and inverse design . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in scientific machine learning and mechanics-driven modeling. The post explicitly invites applicants who are passionate about these topics and want to contri...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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3 weeks ago
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Top university
Technical University of Munich is advertising a 100% PhD position in the Autonomous Vehicle Lab / Chair of Automotive Engineering on Runtime Risk Assessment for Autonomous Driving . The project focuses on developing a real-time risk assessment system for autonomous vehicles that combines uncertainty from perception, prediction, and planning into an aggregated risk measure. The doctoral research will also cover threshold logic, escalation mechanisms, simulation-based validation, and real-world te...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
+7 more
2 weeks ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Germany
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Systems Neuroscience
Reinforcement Learning
Ecotoxicology
Microgrid Technology
Professor
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Germany
Research Interests
Behavioral Economics
Artificial Intelligence
Reinforcement Learning
Optimization Theory
Neuroinformatics
Head of Research Group
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Control System
Collaborative Robotics
Optimal Control
Robust Control
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Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Reinforcement Learning
Motion Perception
Mobile Robotics
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Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Germany
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Behavioral Economics
Reinforcement Learning
Microgrid Technology
Contaminant Remediation
Director/Professor
Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Behavioral Economics
Microeconomics
Experimental Economics
Reinforcement Learning
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
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Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
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Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.