Masterand (m/w/d)

Türkiye, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Slovakia, Russia, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Italy, Hungary, Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, United Kingdom
Jewelry & Industrial Metals
Process & Product Development

Gepubliceerd op 24-04-2025

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Jewelry & Industrial Metals

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine jewelry, coins, high-purity glass or use them as industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these materials we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in. 

What you will be doing

Umicore is seeking a motivated Master internship student to join our Research & Development team. The intern will work on developing new catalysts for nitric acid production, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Assist in the development and testing of new catalysts for ammonia oxidation and nitric acid production.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze data.
• Utilize programming skills to automate data collection and analysis processes.
• Collaborate with team members to interpret results and optimize catalyst performance.
• Prepare reports and presentations on research findings.

Who we are looking for

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of catalysis and chemical reaction engineering.
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis and modeling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a leading ammonia oxidation catalyst company.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects with real-world impact.