Senior Researcher & Project Lead (m/f/x)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead high-level scientific research in battery modelling, degradation and diagnostics, including dissemination through high-impact publications and conferences.
• Coordinate and manage national and international research projects (planning, execution, reporting) including financial management (budgeting and controlling).
• Contribute to acquisition of public and industrial research funding, including proposal development.
• Develop strategic collaborations and partner networks with academia, industry and funding organizations.
• Provide scientific, organizational and strategic leadership by mentoring researchers and students and contributing to long-term development of the research area.

Your Profile

• Excellent scientific background with a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., electrochemistry, electrical engineering, materials science, physics, data science, or related disciplines).
• Proven expertise in battery modelling, degradation analysis and diagnostics.
• Solid experience in scientific research, project coordination and research management.
• Sound knowledge of financial management, budgeting and project controlling.
• Demonstrated experience in acquiring research projects from industry and public funding programs.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• High degree of independence and structured problem-solving ability.
• Intercultural competence and willingness to actively contribute on-site.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to define visions, goals and future research directions.
• Experience in team leadership, staff motivation and organizational development.
• Strong decision-making skills and willingness to take responsibility.

We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and expand a strategically important field of battery research.
• Opportunities for publications, conference presentations and international networking.
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, interdisciplinary working environment.
• Excellent conditions for scientific and professional development.
• Full-time gross salary: 5,180 € per month (14x). Possible add-on for covering leadership functions.
• Gender Balance and Diversity are important to us – they enrich our research.