R&D Internship or Master's Thesis (between September 2026 - June 2027)

Mondi plc; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 17.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mondi Graz invites applications from chemistry/chemical engineering/pharmacy students for a 2–6 month, part-time role (24 hours/week) in our laboratory team. Start date between September 2026 and June 2027, located in Graz, Austria. Role includes literature reviews, experiment execution, and project planning with mentor support.

English proficiency is essential, German is a plus; compensation is €1,578.95 gross per month with possible overpayment based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifikationen

• Studying chemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmacy at undergraduate or master’s level.
• Interest in chemical analytics and trace analytics.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; German language skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct literature reviews and state-of-the-art analyses for development topics.
• Prepare, execute, and document laboratory experiments and/or pilot trials within assigned projects.
• For master’s thesis candidates, design and develop your project with support from experienced colleagues.

Kenntnisse

Chemical analytics

Trace analytics

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Chemistry/Chemical engineering/pharmacy student (undergrad or master)

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary:

Guided by our team of technologists and researchers, you’ll be involved in genuine R&D initiatives. Possible topics could include:

• Improving impregnation of wood chips for chemical pulping.
• Investigation of novel additives to boost oxygen delignification after the kraft pulping process.
• Development of applications for biogenic residues from pulp and paper processes.

Your responsibilities:

• You will conduct comprehensive literature reviews and perform state-of-the-art analyses for relevant development topics.
• Working under the guidance and in collaboration with our leading technologists and researchers, you will prepare, execute, and document laboratory experiments and/or pilot trials within the scope of the assigned projects.
• For those pursuing a master’s thesis, you will also have the opportunity to design and develop your project and project plan independently, with support from an experienced colleague.

Our requirements:

• You are interested in chemical analytics and trace analytics
• You enjoy carrying out precise work, observing and documenting procedures in a chemical laboratory

Languages:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• German language skills are an additional asset

Education:

• You are studying chemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmacy at undergraduate or master’s level.

Our Offer:

• An inspiring position in our laboratory team
• Start: between September 2026 to June 2027
• Location: Graz, Austria
• Duration: 2-6 months
• Extent: part-time, 24 hours/week
• We offer a compensation of€ 1,578.95 gross/month on a part-time basis (24 hours/week), with the opportunity of overpayment depending on your experience, skills and qualification.

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.