The German Aerospace Center (DLR) uses cutting-edge technology to advance research and innovation – for a sustainable and interconnected future in aerospace, energy and mobility.
The programs
Get to know DLR with HIDA
The DLR is part of the Helmholtz Association.
Data science talents can conduct research at the center with the following programs.
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) conducts cutting-edge space research and develops innovative energy and mobility concepts. The Helmholtz Center focuses on questions of security and digitization. With around 10,000 employees at over 30 locations, the DLR investigates space, develops low-emission aircraft, tests new engines and sends satellites for Earth observation into space. In addition, the German Space Agency is based at the DLR and manages national and European space programs.
Main research areas:
- Aeronautical engineering and sustainable flight concepts
- Space research and satellite technology
- Energy and climate research
- Automated and connected driving
- Artificial intelligence and digital technologies
- Security and defense
- Quantum computing and high-performance computing
The sites
The sites
DLR is active at several research sites:
- Cologne (main location)
- Berlin
- Braunschweig
- Bremen
- Hamburg
- Göttingen
- Stuttgart
- Augsburg
- Jena
- Neustrelitz
- Oberpfaffenhofen
Further branches in:
- Aachen
- Bonn
- Cottbus
- Dresden
- Geesthacht
- Hannover
- Lampoldshausen
- Oldenburg
- Rheinbach
- Sankt Augustin
- Stade
- Trauen
- Ulm
- Weilheim
- Zittau
DLR's expertise in Data Science and AI
DLR has outstanding expertise in the use of data science and artificial intelligence to solve complex technological challenges. In interdisciplinary teams, scientists from engineering, computer science and natural sciences work together to develop innovative applications.
By using powerful AI models, big data analyses and simulations, DLR is making a significant contribution to the further development of aerospace technologies and sustainable mobility concepts.
- Autonomous flight and flight control systems
- Satellite-based Earth observation and data analysis
- Optimization of traffic flows with AI
- Simulation models for new mobility concepts
- Machine learning for space applications
With over 10,000 employees, the DLR conducts research into cutting-edge technologies for aerospace, energy and transportation. In numerous institutes, researchers are developing AI-supported solutions for sustainable innovations.
Notes on application
Notes on application
Helmholtz hosts
Meet some potential hosts at various Helmholtz centers and learn more about their respective data science-based research by clicking on the cards.
Please note: Please contact your potential supervisor in advance by email to propose and discuss a research project. Only submit your application after this clarification.
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to: hida@helmholtz.de
Would you like to become a Helmholtz host yourself and are you looking for support for your research project? Then please also contact the above e-mail address.
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The hosts at DLR
Meet some of DLR's potential hosts and learn more about their respective research based on data science.
Before contacting the potential hosts, please read the application instructions.
