Master Thesis - Heterogeneous Catalysis for Higher Alcohols Synthesis

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is offering a Master's thesis opportunity focused on higher alcohol synthesis. The position requires current students in Chemistry or related fields with laboratory skills and knowledge of catalysis. You will engage in meaningful research with flexibility and fair remuneration, while gaining practical experience working in an interdisciplinary team.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Fair remuneration

Professional training opportunities

Stimulating scientific environment

Mentoring by experienced researchers

Opportunity for practical experience

Qualifikationen

• Current Master's student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Basic knowledge in catalysis, surface chemistry, or reaction engineering.
• Practical laboratory skills and interest in reaction mechanisms.

Aufgaben

• Literature research and process understanding of higher alcohol synthesis.
• Catalyst preparation, characterization, and performance testing.
• Reaction parameter optimization (temperature, pressure, feed composition, etc.).
• Product analysis (GC, MS, etc.) and interpretation of results.
• Data analysis and reporting of results.
• Thesis writing and presentation of findings.

Kenntnisse

Basic knowledge in catalysis

Surface chemistry

Practical laboratory skills

Interest in reaction mechanisms

Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team

Ausbildung

Master’s student in Chemistry or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research

Diploma & Master Thesis

Job description

Your Job

• Literature research and process understanding of higher alcohol synthesis
• Catalyst preparation, characterization, and performance testing
• Reaction parameter optimization (temperature, pressure, feed composition, etc.)
• Product analysis (GC, MS, etc.) and interpretation of results
• Data analysis and reporting of results
• Thesis writing and presentation of findings

Your Profile

• Current Master’s student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Basic knowledge in catalysis, surface chemistry, or reaction engineering
• Practical laboratory skills and interest in reaction mechanisms
• 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:

• 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
• PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies
• TEAM & COLLABORATION: Look forward to working in a dedicated, international and collaborative team
• PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: You will organize your tasks independently – from preparation to implementation
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
• FAIR REMUNERATION: We will pay you appropriately for your thesis
• CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: research campus in the countryside provides ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development. Training in catalyst synthesis, characterization, and reaction engineering
• SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT: Research in a stimulating and international scientific environment
• SUPERVISION & SUPPORT: Mentoring by experienced researchers

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. 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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.