Job Description
Description
Technology Development: You support the development of new technologies for Direct Air Capture (DAC) by analyzing various DAC approaches and contributing to early‑stage, in‑house technology innovation.
Testing Methods Development: You contribute to the development of methods and set-ups for technology testing and evaluation.
Data Analysis: You combine your fundamental understanding of technology with advanced data analytics.
System Impact Understanding: You understand the impact of individual technology components on the overall direct air capture process.
Safety and Compliance: You follow Climeworks’ safety rules, proactively communicate any identified risks to the department head, and take part in required safety training and exercises.
Requirements
Educational Background: You are currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Interdisciplinary Thinking: You are an interdisciplinary thinker who enjoys working across different fields and thrives in a dynamic, start‑up‑like environment where circumstances and priorities can evolve quickly.
First‑Principles Problem Solving: You are enthusiastic about applying first‑principles thinking to break down complex challenges and develop practical, real‑world solutions.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: You enjoy working at the interface between chemistry, process design, engineering, and industrialization.
Laboratory Operations & Prototyping: You are motivated to support hands-on laboratory or prototyping work.
Language Skills: You are fluent in English.
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.
What we offer:
At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:
During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month
After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month
Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.
