Master Thesis - Heterogeneous Catalysis for Higher Alcohols Synthesis

Forschungszentrum Jülich; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany seeks a Master's student for a thesis on higher alcohol synthesis. Responsibilities include catalyst preparation, product analysis, and data reporting. The position offers practical experience, flexibility with hours, and support from experienced researchers. This role is suitable for candidates from various backgrounds and promotes an inclusive working environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Fair remuneration

Personal development training

Mentorship by experienced researchers

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Conduct literature research and understand higher alcohol synthesis.
• Prepare and test catalysts.
• Optimize reaction parameters.
• Analyze products using GC and MS.
• Report and present findings.

Kenntnisse

Literature research

Practical laboratory skills

Basic knowledge in catalysis

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Current Master's student in Chemistry or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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:

• 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: https://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: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey