Project description
As one of the world's largest solar energy research institutes, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE makes a significant contribution to a sustainable, economical, secure, and socially equitable energy supply worldwide. Our goal is to advance the energy transition by providing concrete, implementable technological solutions through excellent research results, successful industrial collaborations, and spin-offs. To this end, our ~1,300 employees conduct research in four key areas: energy supply, energy distribution, energy storage, and energy utilization. Fraunhofer ISE's state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure, with 22,300 m² of laboratory space, enables cutting-edge research at an international level. Be part of change Would you like to play an active role in shaping the energy transition and gain practical experience while you’re still in school? With us, you’ll help make this goal a reality. Together, we plan, build, and operate systems for the recovery of high-purity metals from aqueous solutions. To this end, the “Water Treatment and Material Separation” group has access to an extensive laboratory infrastructure equipped with state-of-the-art process technology. In addition, we have access to the institute’s full range of resources across all teams. Our group is currently pursuing a novel approach to selective ion extraction and is already conducting experimental process studies using a dedicated laboratory setup. To support our “Water Treatment and Material Separation” group, we are seeking a student assistant to begin immediately, with the opportunity to write a bachelor's or master's thesis, to perform the following tasks: You will work on scientific projects focused on the (re)extraction of lithium from natural aqueous sources. You will familiarize yourself with the fields of lithium extraction and electrochemistry. You will operate, analyze, and evaluate the automated process of electrochemical lithium extraction. The goal of your work is to derive and validate a physical model by varying process parameters. Your responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews and documenting your results.
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Submit your application through Fraunhofer's official application process before 30 Sept 2026.
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