Research Group Leader (f/m/d) 'International Energy Research'

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Research Group Leader (f/m/d) 'International Energy Research'

Institute of new Energy Systems (InES)

Renewable energies? Applied energy research? Energy systems? These topics are the focus of the Institute of new Energy Systems (InES). Join our team and help us develop pioneering renewable energy technologies!

Details on InES's most recent national and international research projects can be found at: http://www.thi.de/go/energy.

Your tasks

• Operational management of the research group “International Energy Research” at the Institute of new Energy Systems, including leadership and supervision of staff
• Further development and design of research activities in decentralised, off-grid energy supply and rural electrification with renewable energies, Agri-PV solutions, sustainable mobility, and the Water-Energy-Food nexus for sustainable energy deployment in both urban and rural settings
• Acquisition of public funding for international research projects in collaboration with the Institute's professors and staff
• Management and organisational coordination of ongoing research projects in the research group
• Further development of the Institute's network of national and international universities, research institutions, industry partners, and funding institutions in the field
• Representation of the Institute in national and international committees and networks
• Presentation of research results at relevant international conferences

Your profile

• Completed academic university degree at Master’s level in a relevant subject, such as Mechanical Engineering, (Renewable) Energy Technology, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, (Technical) Physics or Industrial Engineering
• Professional expertise, ideally with a PhD, in renewable energy systems for heating/cooling, electricity and mobility, gained in an international environment
• Expertise in modelling and simulation of renewable energy systems, and in experimental analysis of energy systems in practical use, with relevant publications
• Experience in designing, acquiring and coordinating research projects with industrial and scientific partners at a national and international level, as well as initial management experience
• Organisational and communicative skills as well as the ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• Very good written and spoken English, German language skills are advantageous
• Willingness to travel both domestically and abroad

What we offer

• excellent laboratory equipment
• innovative working environment
• collaboration with industry partners
• comprehensive support & guidance
• future oriented learning opportunities
• doctorate in engineering and information science
• homeoffice & mobile working
• flexible working hours
• canteen & restaurant
• Good connections & central location

Short info

• Contract: 40 h/week
• Duration: 31.12.2027
• Payment: TV-L EG 14
• Location: Ingolstadt
• Application until: 19.04.2026

Good to know

In general, our positions are available on a part-time basis. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. We are striven to increase the number of employed women and therefore particularly welcoming towards applications from women (Article 7(3) BayGIG).

Please include a cover letter, your resume, and transcripts from your bachelor’s and master’s degrees with your application.

Contact

ANR 1051

please feel free to contact Sarah Mols - karriere@thi.de / +49 841 9348-5057

Please submit your application exclusively via the THI applicant portal.

We look forward to you!