Master's Thesis – Business Development

Location: Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany

Working hours: Part-time (depending on thesis requirements)

Start: October 2026 (flexible)

Write Your Master’s Thesis at a Deep-Tech Startup Shaping the Future of Sustainable Materials Synthesis

About MechSyn

MechSyn is a materials technology and engineering company focused on the development and production of high-performance powder materials and innovative material recycling processes using electrically driven mechanochemical methods. Our technology enables more sustainable and efficient materials production for applications such as catalysts, battery materials, semiconductors, fuel cells, and many more.

MechSyn is born out of the innovative environment of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr and funded by the EXIST Research Transfer Program of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and the “Grüne Gründungen.NRW” funding programme supporting sustainable technology companies in North Rhine-Westphalia.

We focus on scaling up validated lab procedures while integrating research on alternative new materials to disrupt industrial material production.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligned with your thesis topic
• Work closely with the Management Team on real business questions
• Support financial analyses, market research, and strategic planning
• Contribute to market and business field analyses
• Present findings and contribute to internal decision-making
• Document experimental procedures, results, and findings in a structured manner
• Contribute to ongoing projects within the MechSyn team

Your Profile

• Master’s student in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Chemistry, or a comparable field, seeking a thesis position
• Strong interest in technology-driven businesses and deep-tech innovation
• Strong willingness to familiarize yourself with chemical technologies and industrial materials applications
• Structured, analytical, and independent working style
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team member
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Previous experience or strong interest in business development, market research, financial modeling, or strategic planning is a plus

What We Offer

• You’ll work directly with our Management Team, contributing to real strategic decisions
• Close supervision and mentorship throughout your thesis
• Insight into the exciting field of mechanochemistry and advanced materials technologies
• Valuable practical experience in a deep-tech startup environment
• A small, motivated team with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working arrangements and partial home office options
• Opportunities to participate in industry events, conferences, and technical discussions
• The chance to contribute to the development of an ambitious early-stage deep-tech startup
• Potential to continue working with MechSyn after completing your thesis

MechSyn is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

How To Apply

Send your CV, cover letter, current certificate of enrolment, transcript of records, and thesis exposé (if available) to [email protected] with the subject line “Master’s Thesis – Business Development” or apply below. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.