Intern in Sorbent Structures Characterization (80-100%)

About the job

• Characterization: You collaborate with cross-functional teams to characterize (and produce) sorbent materials and filter modules for direct air capture. 

• Development & Experimentation: You advance material development, mechanical testing, and analytical methodologies in the chemical lab through independent experimentation and evaluation of new concepts using hypothesis‑driven experimental designs. 

• Research & Optimization: You contribute to sorbent structure optimization by defining research questions, generating and interpreting laboratory data, and supporting evidence‑based material improvements. 

• Educational Background: You hold a bachelor's degree, or you are working towards a master's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science, or a related discipline. 

• Practical Experience: Enjoy working hands-on in the lab with experience in one of the following: Working in chemical labs, failure analysis, water and gas analysis, characterization of porous materials, adsorption characterization, or prototyping. 

• Working Approach: You have a reliable and motivated mindset, combined with a solution‑oriented and structured way of working. You communicate clearly and demonstrate resilience and self‑reliance in a research environment. 

• Language Skills: You are fluent in English and comfortable working in an international, interdisciplinary environment.  

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup for a 100% workload solution, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least four days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:

• During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month

• After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month

• Preferred start date: July 1st, 2026 

Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.