Chemical Engineer Intern (12 months)

Schlumberger Limited; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited Cambridge Research invites a Chemical Engineer Intern (12 months) starting Summer 2027 to work on membrane fabrication for Zirfon membranes in alkaline water electrolysis. The role combines experimental work, data analysis and presentation within a multidisciplinary team.

You will gain hands-on lab experience, contribute to reporting, and learn about electrochemical technologies in a global energy company committed to decarbonization and a balanced planet.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemistry or materials science is beneficial.
• Interest in electrochemical technologies and membrane science.
• Available for 12 months starting Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out experimental work, ensuring labs follow Health & Safety standards.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental datasets
• Participating in regular meetings to discuss project progress
• Writing technical reports and presenting to peers
• Assisting with laboratory housekeeping

Job description

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Chemical Engineer Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2027

Project Title: Tuning Zirfon Membrane Pore Size and Exploiting Donnan Exclusion for Enhanced Performance in Alkaline Water Electrolysis

About SLB:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

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Location:

Cambridge, UK

SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres.SCR is a dynamic,multidisciplinaryenvironment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.

Description & Scope:

We have one internship vacancy within the ‘Electro-Chemical Technologies’ group, in the area of membrane fabrication. This research project will be focused on development of Zirfon membranes, which are composed of a porous polysulfone matrix filled with zirconia particles. These membranes are widely used as separators in alkaline water electrolysis due to their excellent chemical stability and low electrical resistance.

Precise control of membrane pore size and surface charge can effectively suppress the crossover of dissolved species and gas bubbles between the anode and cathode compartments, thereby improving electrolysers efficiency and product purity. Structural and electrochemical characterization techniques will be employed to investigate the morphology, transport properties, and electrochemical performance of Zirfon membranes.

The work will primarily be experimental and lab-based, carrying out experiments as well as performing characterization, analysis and interpretation of the experimental data. You will work within a team of scientists as an integrated part of the team working on an on-going research projects. The position would be suitable for those interested in applications of chemistry and material science in electrochemical technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out experimental work, ensuring that laboratories activities are in keeping within Health & Safety standards and guidelines
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental datasets
• Participating in regular meetings to discuss project progress
• Writing technical reports and presenting to peers
• Assisting with the laboratory housekeeping

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