Fuel Scientist (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

• Initiate and develop an R&D stream focused on fuel and fusible materials integration into experimental targets for in-house use.
• Investigate hydrogen isotope exchange reactions relevant to fuel materials, through hands-on laboratory work and/or modeling and simulation.
• Materials characterization: chemical and elemental analysis, including characterisation of hydrogen isotopes and light elements (atomic number < 9).
• Coordinating multi-partner consortia and associated reporting: build and maintain collabo-rations with academic and industrial partners;
• Drafting of public funding applications.
• Mentor junior scientists and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Documentation and reporting: write and oversee technical and safety documentation, pro-tocol development, and contribute to internal, external, and funding-body reports.

What you bring

• 8+ years of experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a re-lated field, with demonstrated seniority in an R&D environment.
• A background in isotope exchange chemistry, from experimental or computational work.
• Experience in analytical techniques for hydrogen isotopes and light elements (atomic number < 9), such as ToF-SIMS, nano-SIMS, APT, Raman spectroscopy, NRA, ERDA, NMR, FTIR, GDOES or equivalent.
• Practical experience working with processes under inert atmosphere for sensitive or re-active materials.
• A track record leading or contributing to multi-partner research or industrial collabora-tions.
• Experience leading or contributing to public funding applications, with a track record of awarded proposals.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior scientists and engineers in an ex-perimental environment with evolving priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing for proposals and reports.

What sets you apart

• Experience in fusion, plasma physics, inertial confinement fusion (ICF), or energy systems.
• Experience with vacuum and gas-handling systems for hydrogen isotope work.
• Publication record or recognized expertise in hydrogen isotope chemistry or hydrogen stor-age materials.
• Awareness of tritium-specific handling, safety, and regulatory considerations, even without direct hands-on tritium experience.

What we offer

Our mission is motivation enough for many. But we also support our team with benefits that foster wellbeing and growth:

• Public Transport Subsidy
• Employee Incentive Program
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Wellpass or Complimentary Private Health Insurance
• Professional Learning & Development Budget
• Relocation Support
• Company Pension Plan
• 30 Days of Vacation plus additional half day on 24. & 31.Dec.
• Modern Office in the center of Munich
• Healthy office snacks
• Regular Team Events

By joining us, you will be: