PhD Studentship in Hydrogen and Grid Integration (m/f/d)

01.04.2026, Academic staff

The Chair of Sustainable Mobile Powertrains of the Technical University of Munich, located at Schragenhofstr. 31, 80992 Munich invites applications for a PhD studentship as a research associate in the area of hydrogen and grid integration.

- Integrate advanced hydrogen infrastructure and multi-level battery storage into a full-scale local island grid.

- Design and execute comprehensive testing phases for the microgrid, utilizing both synthetic load profiles and real-world operational scenarios.

- Conduct in-depth Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for a novel microgrid setup that combines green hydrogen production, fuel cells, and multi-level battery storage.

- Analyze and evaluate operational data to precisely quantify the system’s environmental impact using established LCA metrics, such as CO2 equivalents.

- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary project partners to feed LCA insights, alongside monitoring and diagnostic data, directly into the system's control architecture.

- Document research findings and publish them in scientific journals and conferences.

- Support academic teaching by assisting in courses focused on sustainability, modern drivetrains, and hydrogen technologies

- Master’s degree in a relevant subject, e.g., electrical or mechanical engineering, mechatronics, that meets the requirements for enrolment for the PhD degree at Technical University of Munich

- Good knowledge of the operating principles of energy storage, specifically hydrogen technologies (electrolyzers, fuel cells) and battery systems.

- Experience in modelling, system control, or life cycle assessment (LCA) is advantageous.

- Hands-on experience in testing energy systems or working with microgrids is advantageous.

- Independent but co-operative work habits

- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

- Good knowledge of German is beneficial

We offer an interesting and versatile role with a high degree of personal responsibility and the freedom to design, as part of a young and dynamic team at one of the leading engineering research organizations in Germany. The successful applicant will be employed as a research associate, paid in accordance with the rules of the collective bargaining agreement in the public service of the state of Bavaria (TV-L), pay bracket E13. Disabled persons will be given preferential treatment in case of equal suitability, aptitude, and professional achievement. The Technical University of Munich is committed to increasing the percentage of female PhD students in engineering and, therefore, explicitly encourages women to apply for this position.

Please send your application including all relevant documents (CV, transcripts, references) to Lehrstuhl für Nachhaltige Mobile Antriebssysteme, z.Hd. Adrian Dörfler, Schragenhofstr. 31, 80992 München, or – preferably – via E-Mail to

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: adrian.doerfler@tum.de

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