Battery Science Student (Werkstudent) M/W/D

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation and assembly of battery prototypes.
Conduct experiments to evaluate battery performance and characteristics.
Perform material characterization tests and analyze results.
Assist in data collection, recording, and analysis.
Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe working environment.
Collaborate with research scientists on ongoing projects.
Keep detailed records of experimental procedures and results.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a master's program in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering).
Strong interest in battery science and energy storage technologies.
Excellent laboratory skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
Basic knowledge of battery materials and electrochemical processes is a plus.
Safety-conscious mindset when working in a laboratory environment.
Benefits:
Hands-on experience in cutting-edge battery industrial research.
Exposure to a collaborative and dynamic research environment.
Opportunities to contribute to research publications and presentations.
Flexible work hours to accommodate your academic schedule (8-16 hours/week).
Competitive compensation based on hours worked.
At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.