Minerva Carbon minervacarbonjobs
Stellenangebot vom 8. Juni 2026
Minerva Carbon is an EXIST-funded spin-off project hosted at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr, a leading research institute in the field of catalysis with a 100+ year history and two Nobel Prizes. Together with Max Planck scientists, we translate cutting-edge catalysis and carbon materials research into scalable, sustainable materials for energy storage and conversion. We are currently building Minerva Carbon as a research-driven startup on the path toward a leading technology company.
We are looking for a motivated Master's student to join our team and contribute hands-on to battery electrode manufacturing and cell assembly working right at the frontier of materials science and next-generation energy storage.
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Characterize battery active materials using a range of analytical techniques
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Prepare electrodes with defined properties via slurry mixing, slot-die coating, and calendering
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Characterize electrodes and evaluate coating quality, thickness, and porosity
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Assemble lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells in a controlled glovebox environment
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Document procedures, data, and results precisely (lab notes, data organization, technical summaries) in close collaboration with the scientific supervision team
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Support selected lab and development activities, including measurement workflows, reproducibility studies, and process documentation
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Enrolled in a Master’s program in Chemistry, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or a related field
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Hands-on experience in a lab environment; confident with safe handling of chemicals
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Basic understanding of electrochemistry and battery principles (electrode production, cell components, cycling, rate tests)
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Structured, reliable, and self-motivated working style; strong curiosity and willingness to learn
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Very good German or English skills
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Real responsibility from day one, with meaningful work that directly shapes how a young materials startup rethinks the future of batteries
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Direct mentorship and day-to-day collaboration with Max Planck scientists and the Minerva Carbon founding team
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Practical training across the full electrode value chain: material synthesis, advanced characterization, electrode production, and battery cell assembly and testing
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Flexible working hours compatible with your lecture and lab schedules
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Startup culture: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and an environment built for high learning velocity
Type: Student Assistant
Duration: minimum 6 months
Start: flexible
Location: Mülheim an der Ruhr (on-site)
Take the opportunity to be part of an innovative startup from the very beginning! Send your application containing your CV, transcript of records and a short motivation note via e-mail to:
Dr. Abdu Bilican
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr
[email protected]
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