Open Positions

Master Thesis

We invite applications for a master thesis position at the Institute of Membrane Research, Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon, Geesthacht.  
The research will be focused on fabrication of integral asymmetric isoporous membranes for water treatment.

 Your tasks

• The task of the master students will be synthesis and post modification of block copolymers. The block copolymers will be used to fabricate integral asymmetric isoporous membranes
• The polymers and the membranes have to be thoroughly characterized using, NMR, GPC, FTIR, streaming zeta potential, water contact angle, scanning electron microscope etc.
• Permeance and retention of water, dyes and ions have to be investigated.

Your profile

• Currently enrolled as a master student in Chemistry, Nano Science or related disciplines
• Good knowledge of polymer science
• Capacity for team work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Fluency in English and German is mandatory (spoken and written)

Interested? Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates etc.). Please send the applications to Dr. Zhenzhen Zhang and (zhenzhen.zhang@hereon.de) or Prof. Volker Abetz (volker.abetz@hereon.de).

The position will be limited for 6 months.