R&D Internship or Master's Thesis (between September 2026 - June 2027) 1

Mondi Group; Ulmerfeld; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mondi Group in Hausmening, Austria, invites a student in chemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmacy to join our laboratory team on a part-time basis (28h/week) for 2–6 months. Start window: January to June 2027.

You will work on R&D topics including digitally printed packaging papers and functional papers for humid environments, with exposure to chemical recovery processes. You will perform literature reviews, conduct laboratory experiments or pilot trials, and document results under

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Pharmacy student (undergrad or master)

Job description

Role Summary

Guided by our team of technologists and researchers, you'll be involved in genuine R&D initiatives. Currently we are looking for a team member to work on following topics:

• Technology development for digitally printed packaging papers.
• Technology development for functional papers in humid environments.
• Investigation and characterization of liquid-solid transitions in the chemical recovery process.

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 January to June 2027
• Location: Hausmening, Austria
• Duration: 2-6 months
• Extent: part-time, 28h/week

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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.