Open Positions

Bachelor and Master Students

Our group always welcomes applications from interested students for internships and theses.
Please approach a PhD student who is working on your favorite topic via email.

Master Thesis Projects
Currently, we are specifically looking for a student to work on Atomic-Layer-Deposited Capping Layers for Dendrite-Free Lithium Plating in Anode-Free LFP Batteries with Liquid Electrolyte. Please contact Marcel Arnold directly if you are interested. This master thesis is suitable for students with a background in material science, chemistry, physics and related study programs.
Other thesis topics are available as well, please contact the PhD students according to your interests.

PhD and Post-Doc Positions

Currently there are no open positions available. Applications from outstanding postdoctoral researchers are always welcome. Please contact Prof. Rupp directly.

Battery Startup Incubator – Open Position

Together with the TUM Venture Labs, we are currently building the Battery Startup Incubator BaStI. We are looking for a Head of Batteries to lead the strategic development of the incubator in Garching near Munich.

Head of Batteries – TUM Venture Labs

In this role, you will lead the strategic development of Germany's Battery Startup Incubator and build a nationwide network connecting research, industry, investors and policymakers.

  • Strategic leadership and development of the Battery Startup Incubator
  • Team building and development of startup support programs
  • Management of partnerships, budget, KPIs and impact monitoring
  • Representation of the incubator at conferences and industry events
  • TV-L E15, fixed-term position until 31 December 2028
  • Hybrid working model with location in Garching near Munich

Applications should be submitted as one PDF file to hiring_sustainability@tum-venture-labs.de .

Further Positions

We closely work together with TUMint Energy Research, so make sure to check out their positions as well: https://www.tumint-energy.de/en/karriere/
To further promote knowledge transfer from university research to industry, Prof. Rupp supports the TUM Venture Labs. We invite interested persons to explore career opportunities in this network: www.tum-venture-labs.de/careers