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Student (f/m/x) - Influence of Additives on the FST Characteristics of Recyclable Bulk Polymers

Req ID: 289

Place of work: Braunschweig

Starting date: 15.02.2025

Career level: Internship, Student research project and final thesis, Student employment

Type of employment: Full-time, Part-time

Duration of contract: continuous

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Would you like to become part of our innovation-driven research team and help shape the future of lightweight systems? We develop and test new lightweight construction technologies for resource-saving and climate-friendly structures in the aerospace, transport, energy, and security sectors. Our vision is intelligent lightweight system construction for an emission-free tomorrow.

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

What to expect/ your tasks
The Department of Sustainability Technologies is investigating the impact of the recycling process on the flame retardants and matrix components of recyclable resins. This work is closely coordinated with the Department of Multifunctional Materials. We aim to understand how the recycling process affects the flame retardants: Does the addition of flame retardants influence the curing behavior of these resin systems? How does the recycling process impact the particles and matrix of the material?
Recyclable resin systems represent a new class of materials with the inherent ability to be broken down (recycled) using mild reagents into smaller components. However, their application in cabin structures or the tailoring of their flame retardancy properties is still under research, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in this exciting new area of study. Standard bulk resin processing equipment such as calendar rolls, mixers, and similar will be used to process these polymeric composites.
This research is part of a federally funded project focused on the development of sustainable cabin structures. As a result, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with research partners from other institutes and industry experts. Additionally, you will be able to present your results and share your experiences with them.

Your profile

• Ongoing Master studies in materials science, mechanical engineering, process engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of polymer processing
• Strong interest in experimental work
• Enjoyment of hands-on tasks and laboratory work
• Fluency in English

We offer
DLR stands for diversity, appreciation, and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 289) please contact:

Dr. Souvik Chakraborty
Tel.: 0531 295 1374