Competence Center CHASE offers Master theses in the field of:​

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• Recycling of polyolefins

  • Solvent based recycling of commodity polymers

  • Impact of contaminants on processing of post-consumer recyclates

  • Designing a high-pressure high temperature coupling for a Brookfield Rheometer

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•  Depolymerization of bio-based polymers

  • Depolymerization of polyhydroxyalkanoates via melt hydrolysis

  • Quantification in chemical recycling of bio polyesters

  • Advanced bio polyester depolymerization techniques

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• Catalytic transformation of CO2

  • Design of experiment in optimization of constituents in high entropic oxides for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

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We are seeking skilled and motivated young scientists willing to work on future proof topics dealing with sustainability and circular economy. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team and acquire first-hand information on your selected topic  and beyond.

We are offering positions for students, with finished BSc degree, in the field of Chemistry, Polymer or Process Engineering, for pursuing their diploma/master's thesis, on a part-time basis (10 to 20h / week), limited to 12 months. The expected monthly salary is EUR 2407,- (on a basis of 40h / week).

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