BTU overview
Faculty 3
Chair of Thermal Energy Technology Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lars Röntzsch

Career Opportunities

Our research and teaching offer a wide range of scientific career opportunities in a highly relevant and future-oriented field. Whether you are just beginning your studies or already advancing in your academic career, we are here to support you and provide exciting perspectives.

Career Phases – Your Path into Science

Student Research Projects and Internships

  • Even during your studies, you can gain initial insights into our research. We offer you the opportunity to complete student research projects and internships in close collaboration with our scientists.
  • Subject areas such as thermal energy systems, hydrogen technologies or sustainable energy conversion offer practical and innovative challenges.

Bachelor's Thesis

  • Your bachelor's thesis can be a first building block for a scientific career. We support you in working on practice-oriented topics - often in cooperation with leading companies in the energy industry.

Master's Thesis

  • Deepen your competencies in one of our current research areas. Our master's theses focus on demanding projects that are often carried out in collaboration with industry partners. This way, you combine academic excellence with practical relevance.

Doctoral Degree (PhD; Dr.-Ing.)

  • A doctoral degree at the Department of Thermal Energy Engineering offers you the opportunity to intensively engage with forward-looking topics such as hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, thermal processes or energy-efficient technologies.
  • You will work on internationally recognized research projects and can advance your career through your own publications and conference contributions.
  • To pursue a PhD at our chair, you must be enrolled as a doctoral candidate at Faculty 3 of BTU. For detailed information about the procedure and the necessary steps, please visit this link.

Postdoc

  • After completing your doctorate, we offer you as a postdoc the opportunity to lead independent research projects, acquire third-party funding, and take responsibility for supervising students and doctoral candidates.

Habilitation and Academic Career

  • If you aspire to an academic career, you can lay the groundwork for your habilitation with us. Become part of our network and develop into a true expert in your field.
  • To pursue a habilitation at our chair, you must submit an application for admission to the habilitation process to Faculty 3 of BTU. For detailed information about the procedure and the necessary steps, please visit this link and consult the Habillitationsordnung.

Financing Your Scientific Activities

The financing of your scientific activities is typically done through acquired third-party funds, such as research projects supported by public funding programs or collaborations with industry. Alternatively, scholarships can also be used, which provide you with financial independence during your academic work. 

As university budget funds are only available to a limited extent, we encourage you to proactively inform yourself about current third-party funding projects and funding opportunities. Our experienced scientists will be happy to support you in identifying suitable funding sources and preparing applications. With successful financing, you create the foundation for your scientific work and can actively contribute to the further development of research in the fields of thermal energy engineering and hydrogen technology.

Cooperation with Industry

In addition to academic work, you have the opportunity to write your thesis in collaboration with industrial companies. Benefit from practical experience and establish contacts with leading companies in the energy technology and hydrogen industry - an ideal basis for your future career.

Your Professional Future

With a scientific education in thermal energy engineering and hydrogen technology, excellent career opportunities open up for you. Our graduates are active in the following areas:

  • Research and Development (e.g., in industry or research institutes)
  • Energy sector consulting
  • Planning and implementation of sustainable energy systems

They also take on leading positions in innovative startups, medium-sized companies or global corporations.

Initiatives Welcome – Apply Now!

Do you have your own idea for a research project or would you like to become part of our team? We welcome proactively submitted applications. Send us your documents and let us know how you would like to contribute to the further development of energy technology and hydrogen research. 

Join us in shaping the energy future - scientifically, innovatively and sustainably! We look forward to accompanying you on your career path.