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City:  Oberhausen
Date:  Jul 21, 2025

Master's thesis "Catalysts for the production of fine chemicals from CO2"

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. 

We want an earth that is worth living on. Our applied research in Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Green Hydrogen and Local Energy Systems makes concrete contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As an institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we show how to not only master challenges, but grow with them. We push boundaries, think ahead and shape the future with applied research. Diverse perspectives and approaches strengthen creativity and innovation in our scientific work.

 

Would you like to help us shape a sustainable world? We are looking for reinforcement!

As part of a project in the field of “Material CO2 utilisation”, heterogeneous catalysts are to be synthesized, characterized and tested on a laboratory scale. The target products of the catalytic reaction are organic fine chemicals.

 

What you will do

  • Planning and conducting experiments (synthesis, characterization and testing of heterogeneous catalysts)

  • Independent evaluation of the test results and determination of parameters such as product yield and catalyst service life

 

What you bring to the table

  • Studies in the field of chemistry
  • Good knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Experience in organic synthesis (laboratory work)
  • Knowledge in the evaluation of NMR data
  • Good knowledge of English is an advantage 

 

What you can expect

We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome:

 

  • Teamwork at eye level: an open-minded team in which you can contribute your own ideas. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture.
  • Theory meets practice: The opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science.
  • Flex work: Your studies have priority - we offer you flexible working hours that adapt to your everyday study routine, as well as the opportunity to combine mobile working and on-site work by arrangement with the team.
  • Students@UMSICHT: Comprehensive onboarding, good support and networking opportunities as well as versatile support for your career development through training and keynote speeches.

 

 

Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

 

Application: 

💡 Interested? Apply online now via our career portal and join the Fraunhofer UMSICHT team! We look forward to getting to know you. Please submit at least the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Current certificate of enrollment
  • Current transcript of records
  • Bachelor's certificate

🌍 Diversity & equal opportunities:

 

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 people are given preference if they are equally suitable.

 

♿ Accessibility:

 

We are continuously working to make the application process and our workplaces more accessible. If you need support, please get in touch - we're here to help!

 

Contact:

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this position:
Dr.-Ing. Heiko Lohmann, +49 208 85981197

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:
Emily Kirchhoff, +49 208 8598 - 1353, bewerbung@umsicht.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions about accessibility and workplace design, please contact our representative for severely disabled employees:
Rodion Kopitzky, +49 208 8598-1267, rodion.kopitzky@umsicht.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT 

www.umsicht.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 80561               

 


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