Internship: Chemical recycling of plastics

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg; Sulzbach-Rosenberg; Vor Ort; EUR 6.700 - 8.900; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flex work

Diversity & inclusion

Career development

Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an employer

Zusammenfassung

Fraunhofer UMSICHT sucht Praktikant/Praktikantin im Bereich Chemical Recycling von Kunststoffen. Du arbeitest in der Recycling Technologies-Gruppe in Sulzbach-Rosenberg und unterstützt Labor- und Pilotanlagenversuche, sammelst Daten und dokumentierst Ergebnisse.

Du bringst ein Interesse an Recycling, Schadstoffbehandlung und zirkulärer Wirtschaft mit und verfügst über Grundkenntnisse in Umwelt- oder Verfahrenstechnik sowie Deutsch (C) und Englisch (B).

Qualifikationen

• Abschluss in Umwelttechnik, Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen oder vergleichbarer Fachrichtung.
• Geringe bis mittlere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse gefordert.
• Interesse an Recycling, Schadstoffbehandlung und zirkulärer Wirtschaft.

Aufgaben

• Planung, Durchführung und Auswertung von Labor- und Pilotanlagenversuchen.
• Optimierung von Erträgen und Qualität durch Parameteranpassung.
• Probenahme, Vorbereitung und Charakterisierung von Rohmaterialien.
• Dokumentation der Ergebnisse und wissenschaftliche Aufarbeitung.

Kenntnisse

German language (C-level)

English language (B-level)

Ausbildung

Umwelttechnik

Verfahrenstechnik

Chemical engineering

vergleichbarer Fachbereich

Jobbeschreibung

Internship: Chemical recycling of plastics

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Sulzbach-Rosenberg branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology Fraunhofer UMSICHT develops process engineering solutions in the field of carbon conversion (next-generation biofuels, recycling technologies for plastics and composite materials, biochar), low-emission combustion and firing technology, and the provision and storage of process heat. It also has expertise in waste and resource strategies and life cycle assessment (LCA). With a focus on process engineering and plant construction, it supports clients from the project idea through pilot plants and demonstrators to market launch.

Would you like to help us create a sustainable world? We are looking for new talent!

We are the 'Recycling Technologies' group at Fraunhofer UMSICHT in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. We specialise in innovative technologies for the recycling and recovery of valuable materials from waste and complex material streams. Working with us, you will tackle current challenges relating to a resource-efficient and circular economy, whilst contributing your own ideas and conducting research with a practical focus.

Be part of change

• Planning, conducting and evaluating laboratory and pilot-plant trials
• Optimising product yields and quality by adjusting process parameters
• Sampling, preparation and characterisation of raw materials
• Evaluation and scientific documentation of the results

What you contribute

• A degree in environmental engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering or a comparable discipline
• An interest in recycling, pollutant treatment and the circular economy
• An enthusiasm for experimental laboratory and pilot plant work
• Good written and spoken German (C-level) and English (B-level)

Nice to have

• Previous experience in research and development

What we offer

• Teamwork at eye level:an open-minded team at a future-proof employer where 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.
• Health & well-being:Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
• Equal opportunities are a matter of course for us:please feel free to find out more about our TALENTA career development programme for aspiring female researchers
• 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.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.

about 'Fraunhofer UMSICHT - Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik'

Praktika, Bachelorarbeiten, Masterarbeiten, Promotion und Werkstudenten Hiermit bringst Du … Must have: Studium im Bereich Umwelttechnik, Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen oder in einem vergleichbaren Fachbereich Interesse an Recycling, Schadstoffbehandlung und zirkulärer Wirtschaft Freude an experimenteller Labor- und Technikumsarbeit Gute Deutsch- (C-Niveau) und Englischkenntnisse (B-Niveau) in Wort und Schrift Nive to have: Vorkenntnisse im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung