Fuel Scientist

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

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