Oberhausen: Student Assistant for the operation of pilot plants for resource recovery from wastewater

As one of 76 institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft we show how to not only master crises, but grow from them. Pushing boundaries. Always trying something new. Not just thinking, but thinking ahead. We turn research into the future.

We want an earth that is worth living on. With our applied research on Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Green Hydrogen and Local Energy Systems, we make concrete contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Our employees conduct research in the fields of energy, environment, safety, health, communication and mobility.

We develop processes for a more sustainable world and rethink wastewater treatment. In the SUSKULT project, wastewater serves as a resource for vegetable cultivation. For this purpose, membrane-based technologies are operated and investigated on a laboratory and pilot scale. With your work as a student assistant, you can contribute in the future, together with other researchers, to a gradual optimization of the plants and the fertilizer quality.

What you will do

• The maintenance and operation of a pilot plant are part of your daily routine
• Assistance and execution of experiments and sample analyses (e.g. by means of cuvette tests, titration or UV-Vis) for process characterization
• Research and evaluation of literature data 
• The operation of bioreactors will become your specialty

What you bring to the table

• Studies in the field of process engineering, environmental engineering, biology or a comparable direction
• Interests in the field of water and/or wastewater treatment
• Ideally first laboratory experience
• Driving license class B
• Careful approach to work and enjoy teamwork
• Good knowledge of German or English

What you can expect

• As part of a dynamic team, you actively drive sustainable solutions for a resource-efficient future
• Opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science and to integrate your own ideas
• New Work, diversity and cooperative interaction are important components of our strategic orientation
• Flexible working hours - we know that your studies come first 
• Flexible work locations that fit your studies - mobile work and on-site work are combined as needed
• Intense support for the preparation of your final thesis
• Health and mindfulness programs for good balance
• You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as employer

The weekly working time is 8 hours. This position is limited to 12 months. 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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

We would like to point out that applications are only accepted via our career portal. For data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications by email. Please submit at least the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Current certificate of enrollment
• Current transcript of records
• Bachelor's certificate, if you are already in the Master's program

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this position:
Melisa Öz

+49 208 8598-0
bewerbung@umsicht.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

Requisition Number: 78002