Internship or Thesis - Development of flame-retardant coatings for fibre-based substrates
(m/w/d) - Job Code: PTS-HK0100
- Research Project, Bachelor, Master, Diploma
- Work location: Heidenau near Dresden, Reachable from Dresden main station in 20 min
- Starting immediately, part-time or full-time
Your Tasks
Independent scientific work under the supervision of the Functional Surfaces department in a project to develop coatings based on layered double hydroxides (LDH) to achieve flame-retardant properties
- Literature research
- Preparation of sample coatings with and without biobased binders using modern coating machines
- Characterization of surface properties (e.g. surface energy, roughness) and barrier properties (e.g. oxygen barrier)
- Optimization of the coatings (e.g. coating-substrate adhesion, orientation of LDH platelets)
- Analysis of results and well-structured presentation for reporting purposes
Your Profile
- Degree program in Chemistry, Process Engineering and Natural Materials Technology, Materials Science, or a related field
- Opportunity to complete a mandatory internship as part of the degree program
- Initial experience with laboratory work
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Good command of English
- Independent and precise working style
- Technical understanding and interest in solving complex problems
- Strong communication skills
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Application documents and information to be submitted:
- CV / Résumé
- Cover letter
- Certificates and references
- Job Code
- Desired starting date
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