Thesis (B/M): Decontamination of contaminated mineral matter

Fraunhofer; Sulzbach-Rosenberg; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraunhofer UMSICHT in Sulzbach-Rosenberg is seeking talented researchers for the Recycling Technologies group. You will contribute to developing process engineering solutions in carbon conversion, recycling technologies for plastics and composites, and related wastes streams, with a focus on resource efficiency and circular economy.

You will work on laboratory and pilot-scale investigations, decontamination processes, and data documentation to support project progress and real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Be part of change
• Investigation of decontamination processes for contaminated mineral material streams
• Planning, conducting and evaluating laboratory and pilot-scale trials
• Optimisation of process parameters and assessment of the effectiveness of various decontamination approaches
• Evaluation and scientific documentation of the results

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Be part of change
• Investigation of decontamination processes for contaminated mineral material streams
• Planning, conducting and evaluating laboratory and pilot-scale trials
• Optimisation of process parameters and assessment of the effectiveness of various decontamination approaches
• Evaluation and scientific documentation of the results