Internship in Electrochemical Direct Air Capture (f/m/d)

Build the Future of Climate Tech with Phlair

We're solving humanity's biggest challenge, and it takes everything we've got.

The world needs more energy, not less. Fossil fuels powered our economy for decades, at the cost of our planet. At Phlair, we're inverting that equation with breakthrough electrochemical Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls CO₂ from the air for permanent storage or repurposing into carbon-negative chemicals.

We're not here to play it safe. We're here to win.

Why We’re Different?

We solve hard problems and are product-first. Our hydrolyzer-based Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, enabling scalable and low-cost CO2 capture from ambient air. The electrochemical technology allows off-the-shelf components and is ideally suited to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources.

With proven offtake agreements from customers such as Google, McKinsey, JPMorganChase, Shopify, Stripe, H&M, and Deep Sky; we're one of only seven DAC companies with real market validation.

Is this a fit for me?

We're building for the 3-5% who are energized by winning and thrive under pressure. Our pace demands people who see excellence as non-negotiable and execution as everything. We cherish work-life-harmony, not balance. If you need extensive structure or prefer playing it safe, we're probably not the right fit.

Don't tick every box? We value potential and spikes over perfect resumes. If you believe you can contribute to our mission at this intensity level, tell us why.

Your Mission at Phlair

• Conduct Electrochemical Experiments: Work alongside Timon to improve core components of our Direct Air Capture technology.

• Install & Commission: Set up and commission complex technical chemical experiments in the lab.

• Scientific Work: Conduct research in our electrochemical lab, focusing on our hydrolizer technology.

• Calculations & Simulations: Perform calculations and simulations to improve our processes.

• Literature Research: Stay ahead by conducting literature research in the field of electrochemical CO2 absorption.

Your targets are your North Star. Nothing is set in stone in our world, we adapt fast, but we always hit our goals.

What You Bring

• Education: Successfully completed a BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

• Lab Experience: Hands-on experience working in chemical labs.

• Ability to work with us for at least 6 months.

Essential Traits

• Team-Oriented - You thrive in a dynamic atmosphere with a strong team spirit.

• Innovative - You love transforming research into real, working products.

• Precise & Reliable - You’re an accurate problem solver, reliable, and consistently meet timelines.

• Bias for action - You prototype, test, and ship while others are still planning

• Comfortable with intensity - 12-hour days and weekend sprints don't scare you, they energize you

• Ego second - You care more about winning than being right

• Figure things out independently - No hand-holding. You own problems end-to-end

• Excellence as standard - Mistakes happen, but mediocrity doesn't

Bonus Points

• Experience with electrochemical CO2 absorption and hydrolizer technology.

• Familiarity with advanced simulation tools.

How We Work

In-person matters: We work fully onsite in Ismaning, Germany. Our pilot plant is here, our breakthroughs happen here, and our team wins here—together.

Goals matter: We do everything to achieve our goals. If your workstream is the bottleneck, you don't stop. This isn't about serving hours, it's about hitting goals that matter.

Leadership means showing up and doing the work. We get that experienced people have more commitments, but championship teams require championship effort

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• 20 vacation days, including 2 days of recreational leave

• Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best

• Fresh team lunches, prepared by our amazing chef, Amelie

• Direct leadership access to our CEO, CTO, and CSO

🔗 Learn more about Phlair

• Our Mission, Vision and Team

• Phlair Secures Frontier’s First Electrochemical DAC Deal

• Technology Behind Phlair

• The Future of DAC

• Meet one of our Working Students - Kristin

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We're committed to building a high-performing team where exceptional people can do their best work. Our hiring process is designed to identify those who thrive in demanding environments while ensuring fair consideration for all qualified candidates.