Your Job:
1. Literature research and process understanding of higher alcohol synthesis
2. Catalyst preparation, characterization, and performance testing
3. Reaction parameter optimization (temperature, pressure, feed composition, etc.)
4. Product analysis (GC, MS, etc.) and interpretation of results
5. Data analysis and reporting of results
6. Thesis writing and presentation of findings
Your Profile:
7. Current Master’s student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
8. Basic knowledge in catalysis, surface chemistry, or reaction engineering
9. Practical laboratory skills and interest in reaction mechanisms
10. Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
11. MEANINGFUL RESEARCH: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance. You will also contribute to sustainable chemical process development
12. PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies
13. TEAM & COLLABORATION: Look forward to working in a dedicated, international and collaborative team
14. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: You will organize your tasks independently – from preparation to implementation
15. FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
16. FAIR REMUNERATION: We will pay you appropriately for your thesis
17. CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: research campus in the countryside provides ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site
18. KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development. Training in catalyst synthesis, characterization, and reaction engineering
19. SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT: Research in a stimulating and international scientific environment
20. SUPERVISION & SUPPORT: Mentoring by experienced researchers
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.