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Your future field of action
Would you like to make a real contribution to sustainability with your Master’s thesis? You can in our Specialty Films (SF) Division in Leverkusen! We are looking for you for an exciting Master’s thesis in the field of recycling technologies for multilayer films.
In addition to our wide range of benefits, you can expect an attractive salary of €2,100 gross/month for a full-time position.

These Tasks Await You

• Within an innovative environment, you’ll tackle forward-thinking recycling solutions for multi-layer films
• Various recycling methods for multi-layer film waste will be at the center of your evaluation
• Through careful analysis, you’ll investigate the effectiveness and scalability of different recycling technologies
• To assess sustainability impacts, you’ll calculate the carbon footprint of potential recycling solutions
• Creative recommendations for implementing circular economy principles for multi-layer films will also be part of your work
• Your research becomes particularly valuable through direct interaction with experts from research and industry

This Makes You Our Perfect Match

• A Master’s program in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related fields forms your foundation
• Sustainability and circular economy concepts spark your strong interest
• Solid knowledge of polymer properties and processing techniques is already part of your skillset
• Analytical thinking and excellent problem-solving abilities distinguish you from others
• Confident communication in written and verbal English rounds out your profile

This master’s thesis is designed for a 6-month period (starting date: October 1, 2025).
If you have any initial questions, please contact Karla Weikard (
karla.weikard@covestro.com
).
Perfection? Not required!
The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!
We’ll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.
Apply now!
We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!
Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.
We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.
Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that’s not all.
Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here:
https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits
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• Within an innovative environment, you’ll tackle forward-thinking recycling solutions for multi-layer films
• Various recycling methods for multi-layer film waste will be at the center of your evaluation
• Through careful analysis, you’ll investigate the effectiveness and scalability of different recycling technologies
• To assess sustainability impacts, you’ll calculate the carbon footprint of potential recycling solutions
• Creative recommendations for implementing circular economy principles for multi-layer films will also be part of your work
• Your research becomes particularly valuable through direct interaction with experts from research and industr