PhD Student Open Innovation Platform, Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen AG

Location:
Germany, Wolfsburg

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated PhD student to scientifically analyze and optimize our existing Open Innovation Platform. The Open Innovation Platform was developed to promote innovation activities, leverage synergies across brands and regions and ultimately develop ideas that will lead to a compelling customer experience in our future vehicles or services. Join Group Innovation and secure the innovation leadership of our Group brands in a dedicated team as part of a three-year PhD project. The aim of the project is to analyze our Open Innovation Platform according to the latest scientific findings with regard to user behavior and to develop metrics that ensure the sustainable success of the platform. A particular focus is on optimizing the design as well as the lifecycle and stakeholder management of the platform. The insights gained will be implemented as a prototype and integrated into the existing Open Innovation Platform in close coordination with our development team.

Job Responsibility:

Scientifically analyzing the platform with regard to user behavior and identifying usage patterns
Developing and validating metrics to measure the success of the platform
Optimizing the design of the Open Innovation Platform, taking into account lifecycle and stakeholder management aspects
Implementing the research results in a prototype and integrating the developed solutions into the existing platform
Presenting the research results at international conferences and publishing them in scientific journals

Requirements:

Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Initial experience in planning, testing, operating, and further developing IT applications
Knowledge in data analysis, statistics, and prototyping
Solid Linux skills and programming experience in Python, Java, or comparable languages
Initial experience with one or more DevOps technologies such as Git (e.g. Bitbucket), build server technologies (e.g. Jenkins or Bamboo), container technologies (e.g. Docker), container runtime environments (e.g. Rancher or Kubernetes), and/or cloud providers (e.g., AWS) is desirable
Excellent analytical and communication skills
German and English language level B2

Nice to have:

Initial experience with one or more DevOps technologies such as Git (e.g. Bitbucket), build server technologies (e.g. Jenkins or Bamboo), container technologies (e.g. Docker), container runtime environments (e.g. Rancher or Kubernetes), and/or cloud providers (e.g., AWS)

What we offer:

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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