Student Assistant (m/f/d): Life Cycle Engineering & Recycling

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Münster

HiWiGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 2 Nov

You apply on the company's own website.

Key facts

Duration: 12 months; Can be extended
Job starts: As soon as possible
Where you work: Company and home
Language needed: German and English
Subject you study: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry
Apply by: 15 Nov 2026

You support project work on material flows and secondary raw materials in battery cell manufacturing, or on supply chains and chemical analysis of raw materials for battery cell production
In literature reviews you identify current topics and trends in the scientific literature on supply chains and recycling of battery cells, or on inorganic analysis of trace elements and raw material deposits
You present research results clearly, structure and summarize them and prepare them e.g. in MS PowerPoint
You help build and maintain supply chain databases and create process models, e.g. in MS Excel
As needed, you also help with practical work in the chemical laboratory, especially material digestions and ICP-OES measurements on site in Münster

You are enrolled in a master's program in engineering or natural sciences related to primary and secondary raw materials (e.g. chemical engineering, process engineering, industrial chemistry) or you study chemistry, ideally with practical experience in instrumental analysis (ICP-OES), at master's level, and you are confident in chemical laboratory work
You are also interested in varied tasks around supply chains and ideally bring first practical experience in batteries and material flow analysis
You stand out through an independent and solution-oriented way of working
Very good German and English language skills and good MS Office skills (especially MS PowerPoint) round off your profile

Flagship project: With your support you can help enable industry to produce battery cells economically and ecologically.
Exciting insights: You gain insights into the many topic areas of Fraunhofer FFB and have the chance to specialize according to your strengths and interests.
FFB atmosphere and team spirit: Besides a friendly and appreciative work environment and flat hierarchies, you can expect Christmas and summer parties and team meetings that allow exchange and networking.
Attractive conditions: 24 vacation days per year, Rose Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as holidays, flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home.

You support project work on material flows and secondary raw materials in battery cell manufacturing, or on supply chains and chemical analysis of raw materials for battery cell production
In literature reviews you identify current topics and trends in the scientific literature on supply chains and recycling of battery cells, or on inorganic analysis of trace elements and raw material deposits
You present research results clearly, structure and summarize them and prepare them e.g. in MS PowerPoint
You help build and maintain supply chain databases and create process models, e.g. in MS Excel
As needed, you also help with practical work in the chemical laboratory, especially material digestions and ICP-OES measurements on site in Münster

You are enrolled in a master's program in engineering or natural sciences related to primary and secondary raw materials (e.g. chemical engineering, process engineering, industrial chemistry) or you study chemistry, ideally with practical experience in instrumental analysis (ICP-OES), at master's level, and you are confident in chemical laboratory work
You are also interested in varied tasks around supply chains and ideally bring first practical experience in batteries and material flow analysis
You stand out through an independent and solution-oriented way of working
Very good German and English language skills and good MS Office skills (especially MS PowerPoint) round off your profile

Flagship project: With your support you can help enable industry to produce battery cells economically and ecologically.
Exciting insights: You gain insights into the many topic areas of Fraunhofer FFB and have the chance to specialize according to your strengths and interests.
FFB atmosphere and team spirit: Besides a friendly and appreciative work environment and flat hierarchies, you can expect Christmas and summer parties and team meetings that allow exchange and networking.
Attractive conditions: 24 vacation days per year, Rose Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as holidays, flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home.