ELIGIBILITY:

Resume/CV showing the applicant’s background, professional skills, a list of publications and oral and poster presentations, as well as additional achievements (scholarships, awards, etc.).

M.Sc., Dipl.-Ing. or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering or related sciences

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering or related sciences

Copies of Certificates and Transcripts, including all undergraduate-level certificates and university degrees. All documents that are not in English or in German must be accompanied by copies of a legally certified English translation (for the application we will accept copies, but please be aware that originals or legally certified copies will be needed for the final phase). In case any differences between the copies and the originals show up, the application will be dismissed.)

Please make sure that the copies of the transcripts show not only the grades but also explain the home grades’ system (please add a copy of the description of the grade scale).

At the time of nomination to the DAAD (Dec 2025), generally no more than 6 years should have passed since the last degree was gained.

Only international (non-German) applicants can be accepted. At the time of nomination to the DAAD (Dec 2025), the candidate must not have been a resident in Germany for more than the last 15 months.

Unless a native speaker: proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), or proof that the M.Sc. and B.Sc. programs were held in English.

2 Reference letters from university professors from the applicants’ home university, issued during the last 2 years.

Motivation letter describing the applicant’s work experience and research goals (1 page)

Summary of all relevant information about the applicant (1 page)—please upload it in the slot designated for the third reference.

At the University of Stuttgart, they actively promote diversity among their employees. They have set themselves the goal of recruiting more female scientists and employing more people with an international background, as well as people with disabilities. They are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from such people. Regardless, they welcome any good application. 

Women who apply will be given preferential consideration in areas in which they are underrepresented, provided they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given priority.

As a certified family-friendly university, they support the compatibility of work and family, and of professional and private life in general, through various flexible modules. They have an employee health management system that has won several awards and offer our employees a wide range of continuing education programs. They are consistently improving their accessibility. Their Welcome Center helps international scientists get started in Stuttgart. They support partners of new professors and managers with a dual-career program.

BENEFIT:

Maximal Funding Period or Duration of Employment: 48 months  

Type of Funding: Scholarship 

Compensation:  1300 € per month

Percentage of weekly working hours (usually 39.5h = 100%): 100% 

Employment at the cooperation partner

Location: Stuttgart, Campus Vaihingen 

If Location other than Stuttgart or additional location(s): Büsnau