Thesis - Future-Proof Energy Storage for Europe: Technologies, Markets and Resilience

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Münster

ThesisGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 3 Nov

You apply on the company's own website.

Key facts

Pay: Unpaid
Duration: Until your thesis is done
Job starts: As soon as possible
Where you work: Company and home
Language needed: German and English
Subject you study: Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Informatics, Chemistry
Apply by: 30 Nov 2026

In your thesis you deal with stationary battery storage and future cell technologies. We define the focus together.
Based on existing approaches, you develop a suitable methodology and evaluate technical, economic and strategic aspects.
You derive opportunities, challenges and recommendations for energy storage and its production in Europe.

You study industrial engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, business informatics, business chemistry, chemistry, economics or a comparable subject with good academic results
You are interested in battery technology, especially technical and economic questions around energy storage and energy systems
Ideally you bring first practical experience from a working student job (e.g. in consulting, strategy, energy industry, production or technology management)
You have a strategic-analytical mindset and conceptual skills
You work independently and solution-oriented
Good German and English skills and confident use of MS Office round off your profile

Flagship project: With your thesis you help make the battery and storage landscape in Europe future-proof and resilient.
Exciting insights into the diverse topics of Fraunhofer FFB and the chance to specialize according to your strengths and interests.
Individual supervision: high-quality support for your thesis with expertise and experience.
Flexible working hours and home office
FFB climate and team spirit: collegial and appreciative environment, flat hierarchies, Christmas/summer parties and team meetings

In your thesis you deal with stationary battery storage and future cell technologies. We define the focus together.
Based on existing approaches, you develop a suitable methodology and evaluate technical, economic and strategic aspects.
You derive opportunities, challenges and recommendations for energy storage and its production in Europe.

You study industrial engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, business informatics, business chemistry, chemistry, economics or a comparable subject with good academic results
You are interested in battery technology, especially technical and economic questions around energy storage and energy systems
Ideally you bring first practical experience from a working student job (e.g. in consulting, strategy, energy industry, production or technology management)
You have a strategic-analytical mindset and conceptual skills
You work independently and solution-oriented
Good German and English skills and confident use of MS Office round off your profile

Flagship project: With your thesis you help make the battery and storage landscape in Europe future-proof and resilient.
Exciting insights into the diverse topics of Fraunhofer FFB and the chance to specialize according to your strengths and interests.
Individual supervision: high-quality support for your thesis with expertise and experience.
Flexible working hours and home office
FFB climate and team spirit: collegial and appreciative environment, flat hierarchies, Christmas/summer parties and team meetings