with finished BSc degree in the field of Chemistry, Polymer or Process Engineering
We are seeking a skilled and motivated young scientist with a finished BSc degree in the field of Chemistry, Polymer or Process Engineering for pursuing their diploma/master thesis on a part-time basis (10 to 20h/week), limited to 6 to 12 months, to strengthen our team at the headquarters in Linz with immediate entry.
CHASE is a European Research and Technology Organization for Chemical Systems Engineering with its headquarters in Austria. We enable companies in the chemical process industry to make their production more energy-efficient, more resource-saving and more sustainable.
In interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary partnership with renowned universities, successful companies and committed stakeholders, we support companies in the fields of chemistry, petrochemistry, gas, pharmaceuticals, plastic, food, sugar and pulp manufacturing to create products for our daily use in a more efficient and more ecofriendly way.
You will be working in the field of solvent supported recycling of polymers. The goal will be to improve existing methods and establish new techniques in terms of recycling polymers. The technological aspects of the cleaning process should be investigated and evaluated on laboratory scale but also focused more on processability on a relevant scale for future industrial applications.
The position provides the opportunity to pursue a master thesis. The monthly salary is EUR 2.598,00 (on a basis of 40h/week).
We are looking forward to hearing from you: personal@chasecenter.at
Reference number: 019
Application: until 31.08.2025
You will contribute to the following tasks:
Investigate solvent supported recycling in laboratory & technological scale purification techniques for commodity polymer types
Explore techniques for particles and color removal
o Evaluation of different polymer-solvent combinations and processing technologies on the removal efficiency
o Combine the decontamination knowledge with cleaning studies for recyclates, virgin and model materials
Evaluate post-processing methods
Your expertise:
Experience in chemistry, chemical technology and process engineering
You are skilled in data processing, evaluation and experimental design
Knowledge in characterization of polymers
Simulation and modeling skills are beneficial
Independence, intrinsic motivation and structured workflow
Solution- and Goal-oriented problem-solving skills
Effective communicator proficient in English and German
We are committed to providing a framework for your professional growth:
Excellent working atmosphere with strong ties to and interactions with academia
Flexible working hours and home office days
Engage in impactful research on sustainable technologies for a circular economy
Collaborate with industry leaders to gain hands-on, real-world experience
Receive competitive salary for your contribution to the project and master thesis.
The monthly salary is EUR 2.598,00 (on a basis of 40h/week). Previous professional experience relevant to the project will be taken into account.
For further information, please contact:
Gunnar Spiegel, Area Manager - Circular Process Streams
gunnar.spiegel@chasecenter.at
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, academic certificates, employment references), including the reference number of the job posting, to the
following email address:
personal@chasecenter.at
By submitting your application documents, you expressly consent to the transmission of your application documents to the partners involved in CHASE.
Application: until 31.08.2025