Student Assistant (m/w/d): Sustainability Management and Recycling

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions in Germany and is one of the leading organisations for application-oriented research. Around 32 000 employees develop the annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.

We, the Fraunhofer Institute for Research Production Battery Cell FFB, have made it our task to become the center of the development of a modern and scalable battery cell production for Germany and Europe. We work every day to create an infrastructure that enables companies and research institutions to test, implement and optimize the production of new batteries close to the standard. This is how we design the battery cell production of tomorrow. In the group »Sustainability Management« we identify and evaluate the environmental impacts of battery cell production and develop approaches to their reduction. To support our group, we are looking for a dedicated student assistant at the Münster site at the earliest possible time, which supports our team with a working range of approximately 52 hours per month.

What you do with us

• You support in project work on the topics of material flows and secondary raw materials in battery cell production
• In addition, you will conduct literature research to determine current topics and trends in scientific literature on the sustainability of battery cells
• Your tasks include the presentation, structuring and summary of search results and preparation in MS PowerPoint
• In addition, you support building and maintaining sustainability databases and creating eco balances (e.g. in MS Excel)

What you bring

• You are studying (economic)chemistry or a comparable course of study with reference to raw materials and sustainability in the Master
• You are interested in a wide range of tasks related to sustainability and ideally bring the first practical experience in the areas of batteries and substance flow analyses with
• You convince by an independent and solution-oriented way of working
• Good language skills in German and English as well as good MS Office skills (in PowerPoint) complete your profile

What you can expect

• Project with a lighthouse character: With your support, you can contribute to enabling the industry to economically and ecologically produce battery cells.
• Exciting insights: With us you will get insights into the diverse areas of the Fraunhofer FFB and have the chance to specialize in your strengths and interests.
• FFB climate and team spirit: In addition to a collegial and value-estimating working environment as well as flat hierarchies, you can expect Christmas/summer parties as well as team meetings that allow exchange and networking among one another.
• Attractive conditions: 24 vacation days p.a., Rosenmontag, Heiligabend and New Year's Eve as holidays as well as flexible working hours and the opportunity to work in proportion to the home office.

We value and promote the diversity of the competences of our employees and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Disabled people are preferably set with the same suitability. The monthly working time is about 52 hours. The body is limited to 12 months. There is the possibility of renewal. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future as well as on the exploitation of results in business and industry. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it works with the design of our society and our future. Did we awaken your interest? Then apply online with your meaningful application documents. We look forward to meeting you!

Your questions about the application procedure and the job are happy Jessica Karsten, M.Sc. HR Buisness Partner Phone: +[for phone number see the original ad]

Your questions about the activity are welcome Dr. Daniel Slak Researcher / Sustainability Manager [for e-mail see the original ad]

Benedikt Gruber Researcher / Sustainability Manager [for e-mail see the original ad] Fraunhofer Institute for Research Production Battery Cell FFB www.forschungsfertigung-batteriezelle.fraunhofer.de

Reference: 80051 Application deadline: 15.08.2025

What you bring

• You are studying (economic)chemistry or a comparable course of study with reference to raw materials and sustainability in the Master
• You are interested in a wide range of tasks related to sustainability and ideally bring the first practical experience in the areas of batteries and substance flow analyses with
• You convince by an independent and solution-oriented way of working
• Good language skills in German and English as well as good MS Office skills (in PowerPoint) complete your profile

What you can expect

• Project with a lighthouse character: With your support, you can contribute to enabling the industry to economically and ecologically produce battery cells.
• Exciting insights: With us you will get insights into the diverse areas of the Fraunhofer FFB and have the chance to specialize in your strengths and interests.
• FFB climate and team spirit: In addition to a collegial and value-estimating working environment as well as flat hierarchies, you can expect Christmas/summer parties as well as team meetings that allow exchange and networking among one another.
• Attractive conditions: 24 vacation days p.a., Rosenmontag, Heiligabend and New Year's Eve as holidays as well as flexible working hours and the opportunity to work in proportion to the home office.

We value and promote the diversity of the competences of our employees and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Disabled people are preferably set with the same suitability. The monthly working time is about 52 hours. The body is limited to 12 months. There is the possibility of renewal. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future as well as on the exploitation of results in business and industry. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it works with the design of our society and our future. Your questions about the application procedure and the job are happy Jessica Karsten, M.Sc. HR Buisness Partner Phone: +[for phone number see the original ad]

Your questions about the activity are welcome Dr. Daniel Slak Researcher / Sustainability Manager [for e-mail see the original ad]

Benedikt Gruber Researcher / Sustainability Manager [for e-mail see the original ad]

Joblocations:

48165 Münster, Westfalen, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALEN, GERMANY