Internship: Chemical recycling and material analysis

The “Advanced Carbon Conversion Technologies” department conducts research into innovative technologies for recycling waste for which no recycling technologies are yet available. In some cases, waste contains significant quantities of engineering plastics such as polyamide, critical metals such as indium or precious metals such as palladium. However, as their exact composition and therefore their recycling potential is usually unknown, these valuable materials are often not recovered.

What you will do

1. Researching and summarizing international literature
2. Preparing laboratory samples for analysis
3. Analysing and characterizing waste streams and recyclable materials
4. Experimentally investigating mechanical, chemical and thermal recycling processes
5. Summarizing and evaluating the results

What you bring to the table

Must have:

1. Engineering studies such as process engineering, chemical engineering or similar
2. Solution-oriented, independent and self-reliant way of working
3. Good knowledge of English

Nice to have:

1. Confident handling of MS Office
2. Practical experience in mechanical and plant engineering, e.g. through training, internship or practical study modules
3. Practical experience in the analysis laboratory

What you can expect

1. As part of a dynamic team, you actively drive sustainable solutions for a resource-efficient future
2. Opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science and to integrate your own ideas
3. New Work, diversity and cooperative interaction are important components of our strategic orientation
4. Flexible working hours - we know that your studies come first
5. Flexible work locations that fit your studies - mobile work and on-site work are combined as needed
6. Intense support for the preparation of your final thesis
7. Health and mindfulness programs for good balance
8. You can find even more attractive benefits here:Fraunhofer UMSICHT as employer

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the federal government guidelines for intern salaries.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Questions regarding this position can be answered by:

Herr Dr. Martin Nieberl

Tel.: +49 (0) 9661 8155-414

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 76344 Application Deadline: