Career
Up to 20 doctoral researchers
You have a strong desire to contribute to sustainable human space exploration as well as the green transition on Earth? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Start: 1.1.2026 (earlier may be possible)
For: 3.5 years
Apply until: 14.8.2025
Want to know who of our project leaders has positions to fill? Visit our team page!
More information on the selection procedure below.
1 doctoral researcher @ University Duisburg Essen
You have a strong desire to contribute to sustainable human space exploration as well as the green transition on Earth? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Start: 1.1.2026 (earlier may be possible)
For: 3.5 years
Apply until: 22.8.2025
Official job advertisement @ University Duisburg Essen
Information on the selection process for doctoral positions
For details on the application deadline and the documents to be submitted, please refer to the job advertisement (link).
For general questions about the recruitment process, please contact our recruiting team (contact below) or attend the information event:
Online information event via zoom
When: 29 July 2025, 17:00 CET
Here you will find information and answers to questions about
- the scientific content from our speakers and scientists;
- the selection process from our recruiting team;
- the qualification concept from the MAPEX Education Manager;
- working and living in Bremen from the Welcome Center of the U Bremen Research Alliance.
Register here (event has already taken place)
The selection process comprises the following steps:
Information event (participation is optional, see above)
Selection of short-listed candidates
Interviews preferably take place in person in Bremen, but are also possible online. They include the following elements:
- Scientific presentation and discussion
- Question and answer session / interview
- Get to know direct colleagues (as part of the interview or later, e.g. during lab visit)
Decision
Final decision
Buddy system: Upon acceptance, the future doctoral candidates are assigned a colleague from the working group as a ‘buddy’ for informal exchange.
Usually at least three independent persons will be responsible for the selection:
- 2 project leaders
- optional: first PhD supervisor if this is not one of the project leaders
- Direct colleague
- Women’s representative and disability officer may participate
The names of the people involved in the interview will be communicated in advance.
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The Welcome Center of the U Bremen Research Alliance supports national and international researchers and their families before and during their stay in Bremen regardless of the length of their stay or how the stay is financed.