Hybrid Research Associate – Consulting, Circular Economy, Materials, Battery Engineering, Battery Safety, Battery Production

at PEM RWTH Aachen University

• Job title: Research Associate – Consulting, Circular Economy, Materials, Battery Engineering, Battery Safety, Battery Production
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Aachen, Germany

About the role

• Researcher in E-Mobility Components at RWTH Aachen University focusing on battery technology and production innovations. Collaborate with industry partners on sustainability-oriented projects.

Responsibilities

• Shape projects with industry partners from acquisition through planning to execution (e.g., in production and process planning, prototyping, and strategy development in the field of e‑mobility).
• Investigate compelling questions related to “battery production,” particularly innovative process technology development for current and next‑generation batteries.
• Investigate compelling questions in the areas of “battery components” and “Re‑X.”
• Investigate compelling questions regarding “battery development and safety” as well as “innovative battery technologies and future product architectures.”
• Develop prototypes and new monitoring, manufacturing, and testing methods within the framework of research and industry projects.
• Supervise students on their theses and conduct teaching activities.
• Receive early budget and leadership responsibility and independently shape your areas of work.

Requirements

• Successfully completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a technical field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering).
• Ideally, initial practical experience in consulting, development, production, or e‑mobility.
• A personal drive to develop new topics and make use of available scope for shaping work.
• Work in a structured and reliable manner; think creatively and pragmatically; be curious and motivated, with a continuous willingness to learn.
• High willingness to travel and flexibility.
• Fluent written and spoken German and English.

Benefits

• Room for personal development and the opportunity to shape your own topic areas and ideas in the production of e‑mobility components.
• A working environment where ambitious colleagues collaborate on a shared goal: making the world more sustainable.
• The opportunity to build and continuously develop your own network — in one of the most significant fields of our time.