Masters Thesis Intern - DAC / CO₂ Capture - #2196189

Are you ready to save the planet?

At Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, we’re advancing breakthrough Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere while generating clean hydrogen. As we scale our systems from lab to field, we invite curious and driven individuals to contribute to shaping a sustainable future.

This Master’s thesis gives you the opportunity to explore, operate, and improve a real-world carbon capture process.

If you’re eager to turn ideas into action and accelerate the climate transition, this is your chance to make a tangible impact.

How You'll Contribute

Your thesis will focus on operating and optimizing a pilot-scale absorption system, with potential focal points including:

• Liquid distribution analysis in the absorber column (e.g. impact of distributors, packing types)
• CO₂ uptake behavior under varying process conditions and solvent compositions
• Crystallization phenomena and their influence on solvent loop stability
• Integrated process strategies to improve system efficiency and scalability
• You’ll work closely with our R&D and engineering teams to generate actionable insights and contribute to the next generation of DAC systems.
  
  

What you’ll do

• Operate and analyze the performance of the DAC absorption unit
• Investigate subsystem components (e.g. sump, pumps, piping, solid-liquid separation)
• Plan and conduct systematic experiments to identify key process parameters
• Support upgrades to experimental setup and evaluate design alternatives
• Document and present results to both internal and external stakeholders
  
  

About You

• Passionate about sustainability and hands-on experimental work
• A structured thinker who enjoys solving complex problems systematically
• Ready to take initiative and explore innovative solutions
• Enrolled in a relevant technical or scientific Master’s program (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Technology)
  
  

What We Offer

• 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the downtime needed to rest and recharge
• A high-impact thesis with real-world application in a fast-growing climate tech company
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and researchers across disciplines
• Potential for future opportunities within Greenlyte
• Support with relocation and coordination with university requirements
• A collaborative, purpose-driven work environment focused on speed, learning, and ambition
  
  

Noteworthy points

This role cannot be done fully remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen.

Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us

GCT was founded in September 2022 with the ambition to develop a low-cost, robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 at world-leading energy rates, whilst supplying hydrogen as a by-product. The company’s technology is based on 15 years of research and has been proven at various scales. Since its founding, the company raised 45-million Euros in funding from leading venture capitalists and renowned business angels.