MSc internship in electrochemical regeneration of alkaline absorbents for CO2 capture. Work includes electrochemical assembly, experiments, solution analysis and data analysis. Requires MSc-level chemical or environmental engineering background and willingness to relocate to Leeuwarden.
Description
MSc internship in electrochemical regeneration of alkaline absorbents for CO2 capture. Anticipated start: October or November 2026. Duration: 3 to 6 months. Location: Wetsus, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. The project will optimize an electrochemical cell to regenerate alkaline absorbents at laboratory scale, aiming to determine optimum cell configuration and operating conditions, achieve high current efficiency, low energy consumption, and maximize CO2 uptake and solvent regeneration. You will learn to develop a research project independently and improve your critical thinking. The project participates in ConsenCUS, a large EU collaboration with industry and academia.
Job requirements
- Graduate (MSc) student.
- Background in chemical or environmental engineering.
- Willingness to relocate to Leeuwarden.
- Preferred skills: electrochemistry and experimental experience.
- Personal qualities: responsible, organized, rigorous and proactive.
Tasks
- Assembly electrochemical units.
- Perform electrochemical experiments.
- Analyze solution composition.
- Analyze experimental data.
Working conditions
- Possible allowance: €200–€400 per month; another listing mentions an allowance of €425 per month.
- Students can apply for an Erasmus grant; if the Erasmus grant is less than €400, a supplement up to €425 can be requested.
- International work environment.
- Hands-on research experience.
- Contribution to the field of CO2 capture technology.
- Participation in ConsenCUS, an EU project in collaboration with industry and academia.
Description of the organization
Wetsus, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.