Research Scientist (m/f/d) in Electrochemistry, Physics or Chemistry
Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V.

Taufkirchen

Temporary

Full Time

Published: 2025-06-10

Join The Aviation Think Tank!

Have you ever wondered what tomorrow鈥檚 air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany 鈥� consisting of young and ambitious experts from various disciplines 鈥� our goal is to provide science-based answers. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, we offer a modern working environment with open ears and doors. We are always looking for passionate and creative minds to help us push today鈥檚 boundaries to new heights.
Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as:

Research Scientist (m/f/d) in Electrochemistry, Physics or Chemistry

Full-time | Fixed-Term

Our challenges:

Scouting of breakthroughs in research and early development in the domain of energy technologies and systems
Quantitative evaluation of future energy technologies for aviation and their ultimate potentials, from component to device to integrated system level, including technical, ecological and techno-economic performance
Life-cycle analysis (LCA) based on process and system modelling of electrical energy systems (e.g. batteries, fuel cell systems) and green hydrogen
Holistic comparative evaluation of technologies and transition pathways to 100% renewable energy in aviation
Communication of research results through journal publications, conferences and media channels

We need you because:

You have successfully completed your Master麓s degree in either Electrochemistry, Physics or Chemistry and want to pursue a PhD
You bring scientific creativity in combination with strong quantitative analytical skills and programming expertise to our team
You have a strong interest in batteries, high-temperature fuel cells and their thermal management systems, hydrogen systems, and life-cycle and/or cost analysis
You are familiar with sustainability aspects of renewable energy technologies and you have proven that you can work your way into new topics
You enjoy future technology analysis of electrochemical technologies at different complexity levels
You are passionate about giving scientific answers to introducing renewable energy and fuels in aviation
You are interested in multidisciplinary, target-oriented tasks within joint academic or industry projects
You are proficient in German or English

What to expect:

International team with a high qualification level
Acknowledged research institution 鈥� with our feet on the ground and our thoughts in the air
Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientists
Modern working environment on the Ludwig B枚lkow Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich
A team-oriented working culture
Flat hierarchies and short communication paths
Challenging tasks
Versatile, creative activities
Numerous opportunities to enhance and broaden your competencies

What we offer:

Attractive salary package according to the public tariff system plus performance-oriented compensation
Retirement Pension Plan
Professional training (in-house and/or external semi颅nars)
Flexible Working Hours
Subsidised canteen
Occupational Health Management
Parking Lot
EGYM Wellpass
Good accessibility by public transport
Company sports (football, running group)
Home Office

The position is to be filled immediately and initially fixed-term. As we wish to increase the share of women in the team, we would be particularly interested in receiving relevant applications. People with disabilities will be given priority in the case of equal qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have any questions?
Michaela Richter will be happy to help: