Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Sustainability & Life Cycle Management Intern - Sustainability & Life Cycle Management

Environmental EngineeringPosted on Nov 13

Internship · Summer 2027No salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Master's degree or at the end of a Bachelor's degree program in natural science or engineering; a focus in Chemical Engineering or Data Science is ideal.
First experience with Life Cycle Assessment software packages and sustainability methods is a plus. Relevant methods include biodiversity, toxicology, water, and Product Environmental Footprint.
Basic knowledge of programming or data management is preferred.
Interest in sustainability, technology, and data management is required.
English proficiency at B2 level is mandatory; German proficiency at B1 level is a plus.
Ability to work independently and in a target-oriented manner, think creatively, and apply analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Support the Life Cycle Management group in projects, including conducting Life Cycle Assessments and sustainability assessments and managing data.
Identify, test, and evaluate methods and studies, including new indicators and impact assessment methods.
Research and perform Life Cycle Assessment-relevant data analysis and build Life Cycle Assessment models.
Connect Life Cycle Assessment results with process design and optimization, as well as emission-reduction measures.
Study Life Cycle Assessment methods, ISO standards, peer-reviewed journals, news articles, white papers, and regulatory documents in sustainability; communicate sustainability topics internally and externally.

Desired Qualifications

First experience with Life Cycle Assessment software packages and sustainability methods, including biodiversity, toxicology, water, or Product Environmental Footprint.
Basic knowledge of programming or data management.
German proficiency at B1 level.

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:
Meet the Team

The position is limited to a six-month term and starts in May 2027.

Please upload a single document containing all of your application documents (CV, certificate of enrollment, cover letter, grade overviews of completed and current degree programs) in PDF format in the “CV” field. Otherwise, it will unfortunately not be possible to consider your application.

Responsibilities

Projects: Support the Life Cycle Management group in projects, including conducting Life Cycle Assessments and sustainability assessments and data management
Method Development: Identify, test and evaluate, methods, studies e.g. new indicators and impact assessment methods
Analysis: Research, perform LCA-relevant data analysis and build LCA models
Emission Reduction: Connect LCA results with process design and optimization as well as emission reduction measures
Insights: Study and draw insights from LCA methods, ISO standards, peer reviewed journals, news articles, white papers, regulatory documents etc. in the field of sustainability and internal and external communication on sustainability topics

Requirements

Studies: Master or End-of-Bachelor (natural) science or engineering (ideally, with focus in Chemical Engineering or Data Science)
Experience: First experience with LCA software packages (e.g. LCA for Experts formerly as GaBi) and with sustainability methods (e.g. Biodiversity, Toxicology, Water, Product Environmental Footprint) is a plus. Preferably basic knowledge about programming/data management.
Interest: Interest in sustainability, technology and data management
Languages: English (B2) mandatory, German (B1) is a plus
Strengths: Independent & target-oriented work, creative thinking and excellent analytical skills

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Nadine Leppert

Company is

Evonik Operations GmbH

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Essen, Germany
Founded: 2007

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