Internship - Modeling of a Pyrolysis Process for Plastic Waste Recycling (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Develop, validate and implement a first-principles model of an industrial-scale plastic waste pyrolysis reactor. The simulation tool so obtained will be used to design and optimize the operating conditions of said process.

You will be part of an engaged and competent team, supporting a real-life industrial project. You will be working on tasks independently, while getting appropriate scientific support.

• Propose and develop a dynamic model for the said process, based on literature and internal knowledge.
• Your tasks also include implementing the model in Python, following best coding practices.
• Furthermore, you are responsible for validating the model with experimental data.
• As part of your work, you are responsible for visualization, documentation, and presentation of your results to other research partners.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• ongoing studies in chemical engineering, process engineering, physics or mathematics
• experience in Python
• experience with dynamic models, including ordinary and partial differential equations

WHAT WE OFFER

• Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
• Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work
• Information about the compensation can be found here
• Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work

HOW TO REACH US

• Laura Bogner (Talent Acquisition), laura.bogner@basf.com will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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