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

About the Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• A degree in environmental engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering or a related discipline
• An interest in recycling, pollutant treatment and the circular economy
• An enthusiasm for experimental laboratory and pilot plant work
• Good written and spoken German (C-level) and English (B-level)

Nice to Have

• Prior knowledge in the field of research and development

We Offer

• Teamwork at eye level: an open-minded team at a future-proof employer where you can contribute your own ideas. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture.
• Theory meets practice: The opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science.
• Flex work: Your studies have priority - we offer you flexible working hours that adapt to your everyday study routine, as well as the opportunity to combine mobile working and on-site work by arrangement with the team.
• Students@UMSICHT: Comprehensive onboarding, good support and networking opportunities as well as versatile support for your career development through training and keynote speeches.
• Health & well-being: Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
• Equal opportunities are a matter of course for us: please feel free to find out more about our TALENTA career development programme for aspiring female researchers
• You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an employer

About the Company

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30,000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application (including a cover letter, CV and certificates), you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Sebastian Hänisch

Phone: +49 9661 8155-638

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 85429 Application Deadline:

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Sustainability, Materials Science, R&D Engineer, Chemical Research, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Science, Engineering

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