Master’s Student (f/m/d) | Electrosynthesis for value-added Products

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) in Mülheim an der Ruhr studies fundamental chemical processes for energy storage in chemical molecules. The Department for Electrosynthesis of Prof. Dr. Siegfried R. Waldvogel is working toward greener production processes as well as new screening and optimization strategies.

For work in our laboratories in Mülheim an der Ruhr, we are looking for a Master’s Student (f/m/d) - Electrosynthesis for value-added Products.

The position is available immediately and is initially limited to six months, with the possibility of extension within a follow-up project.

Your task

• Design and construction of batch or continuous flow setups for electrochemical reactions
• Performing optimization campaigns with temporary tools (e.g., Design of Experiment, Bayesian Optimization)
• Exploring structure-activity relationships of small organic molecules in heterogeneous mixtures
• Information and communication within the project
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or engineering with a focus on (organic) chemistry or chemical engineering
• Enrollment in a Master’s program at a German university or university of applied sciences is required
• Preferably relevant work experience in the fields of chemistry
• Experience in dealing with instrumental analytics, analysis and interpretation of big data sets
• Teamwork, good communication and presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written) is necessary. Basic knowledge of German is an advantage
  
  

We are looking for a self-motivated personality with independent, target-oriented, and systematic operation. High degrees of self-initiative, creativity and collaborative skills are prerequisites.

Our offer

We offer an international and dynamic working environment at a renowned research institute. Compensation for students holding a Bachelor’s degree is €15.61 per hour. Working hours are up to 20 hours per week.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Contact

Please Send Your Application With All Relevant Documents (CV, Letter Of Recommendation, Certificate Of Enrolment, Bachelor’s Degree Certificate, Transcript Of Records) Preferably By Email (as a PDF Document) With The Subject “SB008” By June 19, 2026, To

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion

Dr. Sebastian Beil

Stiftstr. 34-36

45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Germany

E-Mail: [email protected]

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