Research Assistant in Energy Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin 2026

Your responsibility

• collaboration in research and teaching at the Chair of Energy Engineering and Climate Protection
• supervision of seminars and courses
• co-supervision of students
• carrying out own research on the basis of the previous results of the chair

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 3, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorTechnical University of Berlin
• City to studyBerlin
• School to studyTechnical University of Berlin
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen

Requirements

• successfully completed scientific university degree (Master, Diploma, or equivalent) in energy engineering, process engineering, power plant engineering or a closely related engineering science with a focus on energy engineering and thermodynamics with very good grades
• excellent knowledge of thermodynamics and energy-conversion concepts as well as evaluation methods (exergy analysis, economic analysis)
• language proficiency to teach classes in both German and English (minimum B2)
• independent and structured way of working, ability to work in a team (desirable)
• experience with energy system modeling and simulation (desirable)
• familiarity with smart grids, sector coupling, or renewable energy integration (desirable)
• good programming skills (Python, Julia, or similar), including handling and analyzing datasets (desirable)
• basic knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental modeling, or sustainability assessment (desirable)
• experience in scientific writing and preparing grant proposals (desirable)

Application Documents

• A cover letter that includes your motivation suitability for this position, and professional interests along with their connection to your studies and goals
• CV including relevant professional experience, knowledge, and, if applicable, a list of publications
• Copy of diplomas and grades from previous university studies

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application, quoting the reference number (III-104/26), with the Application documents by email in a single PDF file (max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fontina Petrakopoulou ([email protected]).

For more information, kindly visit the TU Berlin webpage.