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Reasons to Work for VIRTUAL VEHICLE

Help Shape the Future of Mobility

Whether in research or administration, everyone at our company works together to advance research into promising mobility technologies.

Work in an International, Varied Environment

Research thrives on innovative spirit and curiosity. At our company, enthusiastic and highly motivated multi-talents deal with current research topics on e-mobility, autonomous driving, railway applications, vehicle and road safety.

Enjoy Comprehensive Development Perspectives

Our training and development program is individually designed to fit the needs of our employees and offers numerous interesting development prospects.

Exchange Ideas in an Open, Innovative and Creative Team

Our company and culture is made of innovative thinkers, creative minds and motivated people.


The Well-Being of Our Employees is Important to Us

Sports and Leisure Activities

Sports & Leisure Activities
You can take part in the weekly yoga session or relax with a massage. Get together with your colleagues for game evenings, to play table tennis or cross the finish line together at various running events.

Onboarding Program

Onboarding Program

The Welcome Day is the perfect opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. During this event, you will gain exciting insights into the company’s research activities, structures, and processes.

Mentoring

During your first few months, you will be accompanied by a mentor. He or she will introduce you to the company and your daily work, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.

Work Flexibility

Flexibility
Enjoy the offer of flexible working hours and the option of working from home.

You are a student? Then you have the option of part-time employment.

Personal Development

Personal Development

You will have the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, whether through our wide range of training courses or by writing your dissertation. You will also enjoy the benefits of a permanent employment contract.

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In-house Events

Taking part in our company events allows you to get to know your colleagues better in a relaxed and fun athmosphere.

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Welcome to the Team

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A summer internship at VIRTUAL VEHICLE gives you the opportunity to work side-by-side with a passionate team, share your own ideas, and dive deep into real research. You’ll experience how science and industry come together — in a hands-on, creative, and focused on the future-focused way.

 

What does that actually look like?
In our video, summer intern Olivia shares her experience.

 

Curious?
Applications open in February — we’d love to hear from you!

We’re excited to meet you!

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For Students

Empowering Students for a Future-Ready Career Journey

VIRTUAL VEHICLE offers students the opportunity to become familiar with our research center through internships, student jobs or bachelor/master theses. Students can gain interesting research experience, get to know VIRTUAL VEHICLE as a potential employer and start their career as a researcher after graduation.

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PhD & STUDENTS Program

VIRTUAL VEHICLE is the largest COMET-funded research center and is also active in various EU projects. In the last five years, more than 40 doctoral theses and more than 100 master’s thesis have been successfully completed at the research center. VIRTUAL VEHICLE is offering financial support for doctoral thesis in different areas to boost global research collaboration with top scientific institutions.

 

There is also a so-called PhD Huddle for our PhD students to support and exchange ideas with each other.

 

PhD Contact: Anton Fuchs

 

PhD Days 2024

We’ve put together responses to some frequently asked questions about our services.

If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for personalized assistance.

What distinguishes research from industry?

Research gives you the opportunity to try things out for yourself, to test things, to experiment with different solutions and to grow from the experience.
In addition, you are given a great deal of freedom and creative scope, which means that we attach great importance to personal initiative and independence.

How can I convince with my application?

Research solves problems. For this reason, we pay particular attention to our applicants’ approach to problems and issues. In addition, it takes knowledge, courage and passion to drive forward your own topics and projects.

We aim for our applicants to ignite the same passion that drives our current employees.

What can we offer you as an employer?

With over 300 employees and many different nationalities, team spirit is our top priority.
We offer you a varied range of sports and leisure activities, a supportive onboarding program with mentoring and getting to know new colleagues, flexible working options including home office and part-time options for students. There are also opportunities for personal development. Creativity and a passion for research is what brings us together.

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