Research Scientist (m/f/d): Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuels for Aviation

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Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany – consisting of young and
ambitious experts from various disciplines – our goal is to provide science-based answers. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, we offer a
modern working environment with open ears and doors. We are always looking for passionate and creative minds to help us push today’s
boundaries to new heights. Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as:

Research Scientist (m/f/d): Hydrogen and Sustainable
Fuels for Aviation
in the field of Process Engineering, Chemistry or Physics

Our challenges: 
In search of the most promising technical options to achieve

climate neutrality: evaluation of key performance parameters
of future aviation fuel pathways 

Process and system modelling for production of green
hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) 

Holistic comparative evaluation of liquid hydrogen and SAF
from direct CO2 air capture (DAC) or from advanced biomass 

Evaluation of production potentials, ecological and techno-
economic criteria as well as other performance indicators 

Integrated analysis of energy transition pathways to 100%
renewable aviation fuels and their role in the transition to
climate neutrality, in interdisciplinary cooperation with the
Strategic Research Areas of Bauhaus Luftfahrt 

Communication of advanced insights and recommendations
through journal publications, conferences and media channels

We need you because: 
You have successfully completed your M.Sc. and wish to

obtain a PhD; applicants with a PhD are also welcome 

You bring scientific creativity in combination with quantitative

analytical and programming skills to the team 

You are familiar with renewable energy technologies and

you have proven that you can work your way into new topics 

Ideally you are already familiar with synthesis of fuels, life-

cycle analysis and/or cost analysis 

You are passionate about giving scientific answers to

introducing future renewable fuels in aviation 

You enjoy process modelling of fuel production pathways 

You are interested in multidisciplinary, target-oriented tasks

within joint academic or industry projects 

You are proficient in German and English

What to expect: 
International team with a high qualification level 
Acknowledged research institution – with our feet on the

ground and our thoughts in the air 
Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social

scientists 
Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow

Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich 
A team-oriented working culture 
Flat hierarchies and short communication paths 
Challenging tasks 
Varied, creative activities 
Opportunities to enhance and widen competencies

What we offer: 
Attractive salary package according to the public tariff

system plus performance-oriented compensation 
Company pension schemes 
For junior scientists: the opportunity to pursue a doctorate 
Professional training (in-house and/or external seminars) 
Work-life balance due to flexible working hours and home

office option 
Subsidised canteen and modern internal cafeteria 
Occupational Health Management 
Company sports (gymnastics, football, running group) 
Car park and good accessibility by public transport

The position is to be filled immediately and initially fixed-term. As we wish to increase the share of women in the team, we would be
particularly interested in receiving relevant applications. People with disabilities will be given priority in the case of equal qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your application! 
application@bauhaus-luftfahrt.net
Please indicate the reference number 24-1-13.

Do you have any questions?
Michaela Richter will be happy to help: 
+49 89 3074-84919
www.bauhaus-luftfahrt.net/en/career