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

at PEM RWTH Aachen University

• Job title: Research Associate – Consulting, Circular Economy, Materials, Battery Engineering, 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

• Research position at RWTH Aachen in E-Mobility components, exploring battery production and consulting on various engineering fields. Engaging with industry partners in innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping projects with industry partners from acquisition through planning to execution (e.g., production and process planning, prototyping, strategy development);
• Investigate compelling research questions on battery production within research projects, with a focus on developing innovative process technologies;
• Explore topics related to battery components and Re-X (re-use, repair, remanufacturing, recycling);
• Examine research questions on battery development and safety as well as on innovative battery technologies and future product architectures;
• Develop prototypes and new monitoring, manufacturing, and testing methods within research and industry projects;
• Supervise students on their theses and conduct teaching activities;
• Receive budgetary and leadership responsibilities early on and independently manage topics.

Requirements

• Successfully completed university degree (Master 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 strong drive to develop new topics and to use available scope for initiative;
• Work in a structured and reliable manner; think creatively and pragmatically; be curious and motivated to continuously learn;
• High willingness to travel and flexibility;
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

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