Bachelor's or Master's thesis : Technical Chemistry (all genders)

WE RESEARCH FOR A HEALTHY WORLD – AND OFFER DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES.

CHANGE STARTS WITH US.

At the  Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB , the focus is on research and development of sustainable processes, technologies, and products for a healthy and green future. Our research topics are diverse, ranging from chemical engineering to the design of sustainable production processes and biotechnology. We create innovations and continuously turn sustainability goals into reality. Are you on board?

Be part of change

• Your role involves the preparation, characterization, and screening of heterogeneous catalysts.
• Using reaction engineering principles, you evaluate the performance of heterogeneous catalysts in batch and continuous-flow reactors.
• Analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR enable you to evaluate experimental results, and you will present scientific findings orally and in writing.

What you contribute

What we offer

For the preparation of the Master’s thesis, no remuneration is paid. We offer comprehensive supervision and support. Additionally, there is the possibility of concluding a contract as a Research Assistant. Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for student assistants.

This position is available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. The same applies if they do not meet all the profile requirements due to a disability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, 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.

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Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

Requisition Number : 82200                Application Deadline : 12 / 31 / 2026