We would like to strengthen our dynamic and diverse team at our research site in Frankfurt.
As Innovation Campus Frankfurt, Air Liquide Forschung und Entwicklung GmbH is one of Air Liquide’s five Innovation Campuses. In close cooperation with internal and external partners worldwide, innovations for the energy transition are developed based on the 3 molecules H2, CO2 and CO. Through the competencies and commitment of our employees, we bear responsibility for a sustainable modern society. We persistently develop new ideas to sustainably reduce the carbon footprint of Air Liquide and its customers. At Innovation Campus Frankfurt, we shape sustainable change. Creativity and team spirit are our driving forces.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
You support innovative projects in the field of process development, process analysis and process optimization for technologies of carbon capture. Investigating options based on scientific publications and patents, building thermodynamic simulations, designing and conducting experimental tests, evaluating and reporting the results, validating models, are typical activities in this mission and that you feel enthusiastic about.
You will contribute to the mission through:
Evaluation of new technologies through literature and patent survey complemented by a techno-economic assessment and benchmark to the current state-of-the-art
Data acquisition, aggregation and analysis from pilot and commercial plants and definition of the KPIs (crucial input data) on the plant operation
Thermodynamic modeling of chemical processes using commercial or custom simulation tools
Communication with internal and external collaboration partners for the technology development with an entrepreneur mindset
Conceptual process design and feasibility studies
Why Join Us?
A job that makes more than just sense. Because we, as a company, stand for environmentally friendly products and innovative ideas, you will directly contribute to a healthy planet through your collaboration. This is your unique opportunity with one of the key players for a sustainable industry.
Shape the future. For us, innovation means investing in progress - and that's what we're doing, for example, with more than 300 million euros worldwide in technology solutions for the energy transition and ecological upheaval. Will you be there when we take the next decisive step?
Broadening your horizon. Lifelong learning - not just an empty phrase with us. We promote your talents and interests in a targeted manner, whether via e-learning or at the international Air Liquide University. No matter what career path you take with us, we'll help you get ahead.
You customize your career moves in collaboration with your manager and HR.
Beyond the box. 64,500 employees at 78 locations worldwide - an inexhaustible wealth of experience that we share with you in international and interdisciplinary teams. Our working environment also offers a wide range of functions and business areas for discoverers.
Made for you. In addition to attractive remuneration, we offer you a wide range of additional benefits depending on your position: company pension plan, plenty of vacation, flexible work time, employee discounts and discounted employee shares, as well as the opportunity to work on the move.
Are you a match?
Education:
Master’s Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering
In-depth knowledge of chemical process engineering (gas purification, reaction engineering, thermodynamics) ideally complemented by a good understanding of heterogeneous catalysis and kinetics
Expertise in process simulation
Excellent academic record
Competency in simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, gPROMS)
Soft Skills:
Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
Quality oriented with a strong analytical mindset and enjoying to work in international teams
Curiosity and flexibility
Self-motivated, self-initiative, self-aware and taking initiatives
High level of creativity, open mind-set and strong interest for innovation
You are eager to develop new competences and able to deal with complexity
Languages:
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English!
Position based in Frankfurt, Germany for an initial period of 18 months, (extendable once).
Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program
The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country.
Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en
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What makes us special | Our Benefits
The Innovation Campus Frankfurt (I.C.F.) is one of Air Liquide’s five R&D Innovation Campuses worldwide. Our activities are closely related to the topics of the energy transition. We focus on the three molecules H2, CO and CO2. Together we develop innovative solutions, e.g. in the field of sustainable H2 production, decarbonization of industrial gases, energy production and storage supported by advanced methods in the field of digitalization. At I.C.F., we shape sustainable change. Creativity and team spirit are our driving forces.
You are part of a dynamic and multicultural research team in a group of 25 process and chemical engineers passionate about their work on the development of processes for the Energy Transition and Digitalization, and eager in sharing their know-how and competences. The teams are very connected to other Air Liquide Innovation Campuses worldwide as well as to the business entities in charge of the Engineering, Construction and Operations of Air Liquide commercial plants. Technologies developed are all in link with the three crucial small molecules of the group Air Liquide: H2, CO and CO2.
The VIE position is in the team Industry Decarbonization, consisting of 8 people from different nationalities (a team manager and 7 researchers) all based in the innovation campus Frankfurt.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
