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

## Working Student Electrochemistry / CO₂ Desorption (f/m/x) ###### Working Student, Part-time ·Essen --- ##### Bist du bereit, den Planeten zu retten? We will help prevent a climate crisis by freeing the world from fossil fuels. Our breakthrough direct air capture technology captures CO2 from the atmosphere and produces hydrogen in parallel. The clock is ticking. What are you waiting for? Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us. We are looking for **working students** to join our **CO₂ desorption team**. This team focuses on scaling up an **electrolyzer** that releases CO₂ from its captured state, helping push our carbon removal process toward industrial scale. ##### Dein Beitrag **Specifically, you will…** * Set up and maintain **experimental systems** for CO₂ desorption. * Ideate and conduct **electrochemical tests** as part of the desorption research team. * Prepare **samples** for chemical, mechanical, and electrochemical **analysis**. * Analyze and process **experimental data** and summarize key findings. * Support general **laboratory operations** and ensure a safe, organized workspace. **Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables** **Months 0-3** * Get to know our **team, culture**, and the fundamentals of our **technology and lab setup**. * Assist in **experimental setup** for electrolyzer testing and CO₂ desorption studies. * Learn and apply **lab safety standards**, documentation practices, and analytical techniques. * Begin contributing to **sample preparation** and running electrochemical tests under supervision. ****Months 3-6**** * Independently run **standard electrochemical test protocols** and analyze results. * Maintain detailed **experiment logs** and assist in **report writing** for internal knowledge sharing. * Support **data processing** and improve existing lab documentation. * Begin contributing to **refinement of experimental procedures** and basic troubleshooting. ******Months 6-12****** * Take ownership of a **specific technical workstream** (e.g., electrolyte development, material screening). * Contribute to **hypothesis-driven experiment design** and structured analysis of results. * Collaborate with other functional teams (e.g., modeling, systems, process engineering). * Optionally, initiate and scope a **thesis project** aligned with your contributions. ##### Über dich * Enrolled in a **Bachelor’s or Master’s** program in **Chemistry, Chemical Engineering**, or a related field (Master’s preferred). * Experience in **electrochemistry** and the role it plays in climate solutions. * Known for a **structured, hands-on approach** and attention to detail. * Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to **real-world experiments** with measurable impact. * Comfortable working both **independently** and as part of a **tight-knit research team**. ##### Was wir bieten * 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge. * The possibility to grow and shape your role. * Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization. * Open and transparent communication on company development. ##### Erwähnenswerte Punkte This role cannot be done fully remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen.