Intern in Sorbent Structures (80-100%)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland. Hybrid setup with onsite work at least three days per week.

Salary: CHF 2,000 per month during BSc and MSc studies; CHF 2,500 per month after completion of an MSc.

Company

hirify.global develops direct air capture technologies that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.

What you will do

• Support the evaluation and development of sorbent structures for direct air capture.
• Test novel materials for CO₂ adsorption behavior, stability, and structural integrity.
• Develop sample prototypes of novel materials in a laboratory or workshop environment.
• Independently evaluate future technologies through modeling and/or laboratory-based work.
• Validate, troubleshoot, and document results for communication within larger projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or current master’s studies in mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Availability for a six-month internship starting preferably in January 2026 or shortly thereafter.
• Hands-on laboratory or workshop experience with at least one of the following: porous-material characterization using BET, mercury porosimetry, or TGA; structural analysis using tensile/compression testing or FEM; adsorption characterization using breakthrough testing or DVS; mass-transfer modeling; or workshop prototyping.
• Fluent English.
• Reliable, motivated, solution-oriented, concise, eager to learn, and structured in working style.
• Citizenship of an EU or EFTA country, or an existing Swiss work permit.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CO₂ capture.
• Knowledge of German or other languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month hybrid internship with flexibility and at least three onsite days per week.
• Inclusive environment where qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background, identity, or experience.
• Standardized internship salary process based on Swiss market benchmarks.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV, transcript of records, degrees and certificates, and answer questions about motivation, fit, availability, education, and time zone.
• Confirm awareness of the applicable internship salary.
• Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.