Job Description

Full-time Fixed-Term

Join The Aviation Think Tank!

Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany – consisting of young and ambitious experts from various disciplines – 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’s boundaries to new heights.

Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as:

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´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 we offer:

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Attractive salary package according to the public tariff system plus performance-oriented compensation

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Retirement Pension Plan

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Professional training (in-house and/or external seminars)

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Flexible Working Hours

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Subsidised canteen

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Occupational Health Management

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Parking Lot

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EGYM Wellpass

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Good accessibility by public transport

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Company sports (football, running group)

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Home Office

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What to expect:

International team with a high qualification level Acknowledged research institution – 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 Bölkow 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
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:

Tel: +49 89 307 48 49-19