Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Sodium-Ion Battery Production
11.09.2025, Wissenschaftliches Personal
The Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at TUM is looking for a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of sodium-ion battery cell production, starting January 1, 2026.
Job Posting - Research Associate (m/f/d) - Sodium-Ion Battery Production | TUM
About us
The Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at the Technical University of Munich is one of the largest production technology institutes in Germany. Main topics include production and logistics, machine tools, assembly technology and robotics, battery production, sustainable production, additive manufacturing and laser technology. Our scientific staff work in these fields in research, teaching and industry transfer with the aim of obtaining a doctorate.
Requirements
* Master's degree with outstanding grades in mechanical engineering, physics, information technology, chemical engineering, chemistry or production engineering, as well as comparable subjects
* General interest in production engineering issues and their investigation
* Enjoyment of supervising and programming technical systems
* Purposefulness and independent working style
* Creativity and willingness to experiment
* Team and communication skills
* Very good German and English language skills
Responsibilities
* Independent work on research projects for the production of battery cells with a focus on scaling innovative processes
* Analysis of intermediate products and battery cell characteristics
* Independent work on research and industrial projects
* Guiding and supporting students in their study projects
* Teaching in the field of production technology
We offer
* Full-time position as research associate with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree
* Excellent laboratory equipment and newly built plants for solid-state battery production
* Support from research-supporting staff (administration, mechanical manufacturing, electrical and measurement technology, IT/system administration, marketing, graphic design)
* Comprehensive personnel development program (self & time management, communication skills, team development, burnout prevention, structured research work)
* Support for post-academic career: test field and office space for startups, job application training, alumni network maintained by iwb e.V.
* Exciting research and work environment in a young, dedicated, international team
* Flexible working time model with possibility for home office
Application
Please send your complete application documents (in German or English, summarized in one PDF file) to Ms. Sophie Grabmann (sophie.grabmann@iwb.tum.de) by October 30, 2025 at the latest.
Email for applications: sophie.grabmann@iwb.tum.de
The Technical University of Munich does not assume any costs associated with interviews. For written applications, please submit copies only, as documents cannot be returned.
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Contact
Organization Technical University of Munich - TUM School of Engineering and Design - Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) Contact person Dr.-Ing. Sophie Grabmann Address Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748 Garching Phone +49 (0)89 289 15510 Email sophie.grabmann@iwb.tum.de Website
The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.
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Kontakt: sophie.grabmann@iwb.tum.de
More Information
01 Stellenausschreibung deutsch, (Type: application/pdf, Size: 138.1 kB) Save attachment
02 Stellenschreibung englisch, (Type: application/pdf, Size: 126.4 kB) Save attachment