Job Opportunities in Austria

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We are a leading research organisation in the area wood and wood-related renewable resources in Europe. Our core competences are materials research and process technology along the complete value chain – from raw material to finished products. We develop methods and basics and perform applied research on the economy-science interface in order to enable resource-efficient management in the circular bioeconomy.

We offer the opportunity to elaborate a

Master Thesis (f/m/d)

Topic: Production of lignin-furandicarbaldehyd-resin with modified lignin for industrial applications

These fascinating research issues are waiting for you:

• Investigation of several lignin degradation products for resin production at different p H values
• Curing tests of the resulting resins
• Characterisation of obtained resins by standardised methods
• Evaluation of new products for industrial applications

Your qualification:

• Student in chemistry, process engineering or biological sciences
• Theoretical and practical understanding of organic chemistry
• Interest in research on production-relevant and sustainable systems
• Reliability, flexibility and independence

Your benefits:

• An international, motivated team and a highly active scientific environment
• Work in basic and industry-related projects
• Modern laboratories and pilot plant facilities
• Numerous training and development opportunities
• Responsible and varied field of activity
• Attractive working environment
• Excellent working atmosphere in a committed team
• Allowance EUR 500,00 per month
• Possible starting dates: 01.09.2024

Place of employment:

Linz

Contact:

Frau Alessia Kiss
Area Biorefinery Processes & Composite Materials
Tel.: +43 732 2468 - 6780

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung via E-Mail an: a.kiss@wood-kplus.at