CareerPlan

Working Student Electrochemistry / CO₂ Desorption (f/m/x)

EssenFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Develop electrodes and catalyst layers for a CO₂ desorption electrolyzer to convert captured CO₂ into valuable products.

Role type

Working Student, Electrochemistry Research & Lab Operations

Builds

Electrochemical test stands and electrode prototypes for direct air capture to fuels technology

Domain

Climate tech / Electrochemistry / Carbon Capture

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electrochemistry fundamentals, Electrode fabrication, Catalyst layer preparation, Electrochemical testing, Lab safety protocols, Data analysis, Cell assembly

Preferred skills

CO₂ utilization experience, Thesis project initiation, Master's level research

Technologies

Electrochemical test stands, Electrolyzers, Lab analysis equipment

Responsibilities

Fabricate and characterize electrodes and catalyst layers, Operate and maintain electrochemical test stands, Test electrode materials and cell configurations, Analyze experimental data and summarize findings, Prepare samples for chemical and mechanical analysis, Support day-to-day laboratory operations

Seniority

Working Student (20h/week, guided to independent ownership)