Internship: Chemical recycling and material analysis

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.

The Advanced Carbon Conversion Technologies department conducts research into innovative technologies for recycling waste for which recycling technologies are not 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

Researching and summarizing literature
Preparing laboratory samples for analysis
Analysing and characterizing waste streams and recyclable materials
Experimentally investigating mechanical, chemical and thermal recycling processes
Summarizing and evaluating the results

What you bring to the table

must have:

Engineering degree, such as process engineering, chemical engineering or similar
Solution-oriented, independent and self-reliant way of working
Good knowledge of English

nice to have:

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

What you can expect

Be part of our team to shape a resource-conserving future together
We offer a varied, creative working day at the interface between business and science
We live modern working models, such as New Work and diversity
Flexitime, home office, digital - we offer you flexible and mobile working as well as a wide range of options for balancing work and private life
Right from the start, we support you in your individual career development through comprehensive further development opportunities and accompanying programs
We support our employees by offering comprehensive health and mindfulness programs for a good balance
You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an 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!

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position:

Mr. Michael Peer

phone: +49 (0) 9661 8155-425

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 77326 Application Deadline:

Job Segment: Chemical Research, Federal Government, Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Part Time, Engineering, Government

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