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PhD position in the field of electrolysis and green hydrogen (TME 180_260300)

Application deadline: 14/07/2026

Institution

Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems

Our Profile

At the Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (TME) and the Center for Mobile Propulsion (CMP) under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. (USA) Stefan Pischinger, research on all topics concerning the vehicle powertrain is conducted. Core focus is still the research on conventional combustion engine development like the implementation of innovative engine designs, fundamental research on more efficient combustion processes also in combination with alternative fuels or the improvement of the engine mechanics and aftertreatment systems. Additional research areas include virtual engine development, hybrid powertrains, electromobility as well as fuel cells and mechatronics for combustion engines. At any time research is closely associated with the ongoing development of intelligent methods for test procedures and engine calibration. The Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems employs more than 260 scientific, technical and administrative employees as well as student assistants.

Your Profile

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of modeling & simulation of fuel cell (systems), preferably in Matlab/Simulink or Modelica; experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation
• Basic knowledge of electrolysers or fuel cells/systems
• Confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in german and english
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creative, flexible and team-orientated

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Construction/extension of a modular electrolyser model as digital twin
• Simulative investigation of aging effects and comparison with real measured data
• Development of predictive operating strategies in combination with weather data and reports for direct coupling with regenerative power sources
• Development of new state diagnostics and regeneration functions

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.

The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 1 year.

An extension to 4 years in total is provided.

The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).

This is a full-time position.

The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.

The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).

The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.

RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.

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Application

Number V000010829 Application deadline 14/07/2026 Mailing Address

RWTH Aachen University

Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik mobiler Energiewandlungssysteme und Institut für Thermodynamik

Prof. Marco Günther

Forckenbeckstrasse 4

52074 Aachen

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Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.

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Prof. Marco Günther

WorkPhone: +49 241 80-48080

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