Master's Thesis: "Analytics of Tire Wear in Soil Using FTIR and Pyrolysis-GC/MS"
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Schmallenberg
ThesisGerman needed: fluent
Still open on 10 NovKey facts
- Pay
- €511 a month
- Job starts
- 1 Feb 2027
- Language needed
- German and English
- Subject you study
- Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Materials Science
- Apply by
- 6 Dec 2026
What you'll do
- Further development of existing extraction methods and coupling of the analytical methods FTIR microscopy and pyrolysis-GC/MS
- Extraction and isolation of rubber-based particles (tire wear) from soil samples
- Investigation of how particle weathering generated by simulated sunlight affects the extraction method
- Conducting practical work in the radioactive radiation protection area of the Fraunhofer IME in Schmallenberg
What you need
- You are studying chemistry, environmental chemistry, materials science, or a comparable field.
- Ideally, you already have knowledge of practical laboratory work and the use of analytical methods, have a good understanding of chemical and physical processes, and possess very good language skills in German and English.
- Initiative, teamwork, and good communication skills round off your profile.
What you get
- A monthly expense allowance of 511.00 €
- Affordable accommodation in the surrounding area
- Close collaboration within the team and associated direct and open communication
- A positive and appreciative institute culture
- A large network within the Fraunhofer Society
- A modern, well-equipped working environment and a contemporary laboratory environment
- A workplace in a holiday region with many advantages - GreenCard Schmallenberg (greencard-schmallenberg.de)