Are you ready to drive change in the energy transition and make a positive impact on the climate? Join Unbound Potential (UP), a Swiss startup founded in 2023 by a group of passionate engineers, chemists, and economists from ETH Zürich.
We envision a resilient, electrified society, one that is independent not only from fossil fuels but also from critical mined materials such as lithium and vanadium. How will we achieve this? By developing a truly disruptive solution: a membrane-less redox flow battery powered exclusively by organic chemistry, suitable for both energy-intensive industries and utilities seeking affordable and sustainable storage options.
About the internship:
We are seeking an R&D Chemistry Intern with a strong passion for energy storage and the real-world impact of their work. In this role, you will work on development of our electrolyte system for our next-generation membrane less redox flow batteries. You will work closely with the chemistry team, designing and formulating, materials, electrolytes and redox couples.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in organic chemistry and willingness to implement it in the multidisciplinary field of redox flow battery.
What you will do:
- Develop and synthesize (new) materials/molecules/formulations for our membraneless redox flow battery technology.
- Perform electrochemical and physicochemical characterization of materials and electrolytes e.g. cyclic voltammetry, lab-scale battery testing, conductivity, stability analysis, spectroscopy.
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Assist
team members with electrolyte preparation, battery-cell development and testing.
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Document your work in written form (Notion)
and present your results, progress, project outcomes both within the team and
at company level.
What you will bring:
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Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material science, with
a solid foundation in Organic Chemistry.
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Good
understanding of Physical Chemistry and or Electrochemistry, exposure to
Polymer Chemistry and Catalysis is an advantage.
- Curious, solution-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
- Familiar with good laboratory practices and willingness to take responsibility and learn.
You are
- A maker, willing to take initiative, seek solutions, and deliver tasks efficiently.
- Motivated to work in a dynamic, high-performance, collaborative, young, and fun start-up environment.
- Strongly interested in the climate-tech space.
- Independent and detail-oriented.
- Passionate about driving the renewable energy transition.
- Excellent team player.
- Fluent in English.
What We Offer?
Join a highly motivated and young team. Be at the forefront of developing the next-generation large-scale energy storage solutions. Your role in the early stages of our exciting journey will make you key in developing and evolving UP, overcoming challenges, and celebrating success together.
Trainings & Events
Trainings for professional growth and social events
Sports
Frequent sport activities and outings with colleagues
Sounds like you? We are looking forward to meeting you! Send us your CV and Motivation Letter combined in a single PDF through the "Apply Now!" button below!
Unbound Potential does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Unbound Potential.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants who do not hold relevant experience are expected to explain their suitability for the position in the cover letter. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.