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Candidates interested in writing a dissertation in an industrial, "real-life" research setting find ideal conditions at SAP Research. The breadth of international projects and topics offers a wide range of opportunities for a doctoral thesis. This is why SAP Research established a dedicated Ph.D. framework in close collaboration with several European universities. The expected timeframe for completing a dissertation is three years. During this period, the candidates are assigned to a challenging project within one of SAP's research programs.

General Information about the Ph.D. Framework

SAP Research provides a framework with space for individual arrangements.

At SAP Research you will:

Be involved in "real life" research topics
Take part in the innovation process at SAP
Collaborate with industrial and academic partners
Work independently in a multifaceted research environment
Enjoy an intercultural atmosphere in a global team
Benefit from flexible working hours

So you can look forward to working in an inspiring environment.

Locations Offering the Ph.D. Framework

The following SAP Research centers offer the opportunity for a doctoral thesis in coordination with a partner university. Please e-mail your location of interest to learn more about current topics/projects for a thesis.

EMEA Region

France:

Sophia Antipolis

South Africa:

Pretoria

Switzerland:

St. Gallen

United Kingdom:

Belfast

Germany:

For opportunities in Germany, please visit the German E-Recruiting Portal, where you can find further information about the application process for Germany:

Go to "Jobbörse"
Enter "Ph.D." in the "Search for" field
Select "Research/Development" in the "Functional Area" field
Select "Germany" in the "Country" field

APA Region
Australia: Brisbane

Americas Region

Montréal, Canada
To learn about graduate internship program opportunities in Canada, contact:

SAP Research Center Montreal

Palo Alto, California
For graduate internship program opportunities in the U.S., contact Ruth Embaie, our HR recruiting consultant, or:

SAP Research Center Palo Alto

General Requirements

Candidates for our technical-oriented Ph.D. should have completed an adequate area of study in:
- Information technology
- Computer sciences
- Business information systems
- Related programs of study

Candidates for our business-oriented Ph.D. should have completed an adequate area of study in:
- Business administration
- Economics
- Business information systems
- Industrial engineering and management
- Related programs of study

Excellent English skills are a fundamental requirement, as all SAP Research projects are performed in cooperation with international partners. German skills are a plus.

More Information

SAP Research, the research department of SAP, offers a variety of education and career opportunities. Learn more about SAP Research programs and locations.



	Current open positions are in the following Research Areas: Software Engineering and Adaptive Computing Business Process Management and Semantic Web Technologies Smart Items and Future Manufacturing Knowledge Management Security and Trust Information and Technology Management The list is updated on a regular basis

Want to learn more? Contact SAP for more information.

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Obtain Your Ph.D. with SAP Research

General Information about the Ph.D. Framework

Locations Offering the Ph.D. Framework

General Requirements

More Information

Current open positions are in the following Research Areas: