Intern in Sorbent Characterization

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and development of sorbents and sorbent structures for DAC, gaining hands‑on experience in lab‑based testing, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Collaborate within an integrated team to carry out lab‑based assessments, including adsorption characterization, accelerated lifetime testing, and process‑relevant evaluations of novel materials.
• Investigate material stability by testing under accelerated aging conditions to simulate long‑term performance.
• Characterize sorbent behaviour by measuring unary and binary isotherms under controlled conditions.
• Work independently on targeted work packages to understand how material properties influence DAC performance.
• Contribute to method development, refinement, and validation of experimental methods to ensure reliable and reproducible testing outcomes.
• Validate, troubleshoot, and document work to ensure effective communication across interdisciplinary development teams.

• Bachelor’s degree (or working towards a master’s degree) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience, preferably with characterization of porous materials (e.g., N₂ adsorption, Hg porosimetry, DVS) and adsorption characterization (breakthrough testing).
• Familiarity with CO₂ capture is beneficial but not required.
• Eager to learn new concepts, skills, and tools needed to complete assignments.
• Reliable, motivated, solution‑oriented, concise, and structured working style.
• Available for a six‑month internship starting August 2026 (or shortly thereafter).
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German or other languages is beneficial but not required.

• Hybrid work setup with flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week.
• Standardized salary based on market benchmarks: CHF 2,000 per month for BSc & MSc students; CHF 2,500 per month after completion of MSc.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience.

We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.