Intern in Sorbent Development (80-100%)

Core responsibilities:

• Support the research and development of new sorbent materials for capturing CO2 from air
• Work on sorbent synthesis and characterization, including synthetic chemistry, characterization, testing, analyzing results, and deriving conclusions
• Combine fundamental understanding of chemistry with data analytics
• Understand the impact of developed materials on the overall direct air capture process and adhere to safety protocols

This role contributes to developing advanced carbon capture technology that accelerates the global transition to net zero, helping businesses, governments, and society achieve climate goals through high-quality carbon removal solutions.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Interdisciplinary Sciences
• Hands-on experience working in a chemical laboratory and completing academic or industrial research projects
• Deep knowledge of chemistry and ability to apply it to solve real-world challenges
• Team player with ability to work in cross-functional teams and thrive in a startup environment with changing circumstances
• Business fluent in English

Compensation and benefits:

• Six-month internship program
• Standardized salary based on market benchmarks
• For internships based in Switzerland: CHF 2,000 per month during BSc & MSc studies, CHF 2,500 per month after completion of MSc
• Inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply
• Dynamic, purpose-driven team tackling one of humankind's greatest challenges

Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider that combines decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions, helping companies achieve net-zero goals through tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches.