Internship "Investigations of sustainable jet fuel production processes" in Freiburg bei Solar Energy Systems

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg is the largest solar research institute in Europe. Our around 1,400 employees work for a sustainable, economical, safe and socially fair energy supply system based on renewable energies. We contribute to this with our research priorities of energy supply, energy distribution, energy storage and energy use. Through outstanding research results, successful industrial projects, spin-off companies and global cooperation, we shape the sustainable transformation of the energy system.

For our group "Synthesis Products: Separation and Production Technologies" we are looking for a student for a voluntary or mandatory internship starting in April 2024 with the opportunity to investigate and work on the topic of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), considering its production, applications and regulations.

Would you like to play an active role in shaping the energy transition and gain practical experience during your studies? With us, you will work in a motivated, open team on a forward-looking topic in the field of renewable energies. Our "Sustainable Synthesis Products" department at Fraunhofer ISE deals with the power-to-liquids concept, i.e. the conversion of "green" hydrogen from renewable electricity into sustainable energy carriers, chemicals and fuels. In addition to efficient transportation and storage properties, liquid energy carriers also offer the opportunity to provide an alternative to fossil fuels in sectors that rely on the use of carbon-based fuels. For the energy-efficient and economical production of sustainable synthesis products, innovative process concepts based on the raw materials CO2 and hydrogen are also investigated in our group using simulations, laboratory and pilot plants.

The focus of the internship is the investigation of various process concepts for the production of SAF, applications of SAF and related regulations. The aim of the work is to create a summary and an overview of process alternatives combined with planned and announced demonstration and production plants and the growing amount of announced and already approved regulations for using SAF.

What you will do

• You will work in a motivated team of students, engineers and scientists on the scale-up of SAF production.
• Your tasks will include market and literature research in the field of SAF regarding production, applications and regulations.
• You evaluate, summarize and present your findings and results and enable simple extensions.
• You will present and discuss your results in your project team.

What you bring to the table

• You are studying sustainable, energy, environmental engineering or similar study programs.
• Ideally, you have experience with thermodynamics and reaction engineering.
• You have a good basic technical understanding and an affinity for market and literature research combined with the ability to create condensed summaries and overviews of large topics and data.
• It is important to you to get involved in your team and to achieve goals together in interdisciplinary collaboration. You find it easy to establish and maintain trusting contacts. You formulate your ideas clearly and listen carefully to others.
You can express yourself confidently in English.

What you can expect

• You will be working at eye level with the best at one of the most popular employers.

• Open-minded colleagues are happy to welcome new talents into their ranks.

• We offer flexible working time models and give you the opportunity to work from home at times.

• We also foster a cooperative working atmosphere and open communication.

• We value equal opportunities and give room for diversity.

• You can take part in attractive sports and health offers and after-work activities.

An expense allowance is paid for the internship. The weekly working time is 39 hours.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Interested? Apply online now (including your CV, motivation letter and if available certificates). We look forward to getting to know you!

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