Max Planck Institute Master's Student Electrosynthesis for Value-added Products 2026

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) in Mülheim an der Ruhr studies fundamental chemical processes for energy storage in chemical molecules. The Department for Electrosynthesis of Prof. Dr. Siegfried R. Waldvogel is working toward greener production processes as well as new screening and optimization strategies.

For work in our laboratories in Mülheim an der Ruhr, we are looking for a Master’s Student (f/m/d) - Electrosynthesis for value-added Products.

The position is available immediately and is initially limited to six months, with the possibility of extension within a follow-up project.

Your task

• Design and construction of batch or continuous flow setups for electrochemical reactions
• Performing optimization campaigns with temporary tools (e.g., Design of Experiment, Bayesian Optimization)
• Exploring structure-activity relationships of small organic molecules in heterogeneous mixtures
• Information and communication within the project

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 19, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorMax Planck Society for the Advancement of Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fully funded

Requirements

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or engineering with a focus on (organic) chemistry or chemical engineering
• Enrollment in a Master’s program at a German university or university of applied sciences is required
• Preferably relevant work experience in the fields of chemistry
• Experience in dealing with instrumental analytics, analysis and interpretation of big data sets
• Teamwork, good communication and presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written) is necessary. Basic knowledge of German is an advantage

The Institute is looking for a self-motivated personality with independent, target-oriented, and systematic operation. High degrees of self-initiative, creativity and collaborative skills are prerequisites.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please send your application with all relevant documents (CV, letter of recommendation, certificate of enrolment, Bachelor’s degree certificate, transcript of records) preferably by email (as a PDF document) with the subject “SB008” by June 19, 2026, to:

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion
Dr. Sebastian Beil
Stiftstr. 34-36
45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr
Germany

E-Mail: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute webpage.