Student Assistant - Software for Sustainable Technologies

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

About

We are a young, interdisciplinary research group located at Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) - University Jena. Our mission is to create applicable systems for the production of green hydrogen and solar fuels from sunlight and water. To this end, we integrate catalysis research tightly with process development and cost as well as sustainability assessment.  

For more information visit our website (water-splitting.uni-jena.de) or reach out to Jacob via email (jacob.schneidewind@uni-jena.de).

Your tasks

Together with members from our team, you will develop open-source tools for the sustainability assessment (life-cycle assessment, LCA) of hydrogen production and CO2 conversion. Building on the pyH2A (https://github.com/jschneidewind/pyh2a) framework that is actively being developed in our group, you will implement new features and maintain the code base. The programming will be mainly in Python and using GitHub for collaborative work.

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master student in computer science/data analysis or a related field
• Proficiency in Python programming, including for collaborative work (using GitLab/GitHub)
• Teamwork and communication skills, growth mindset and passion for open source software development
• Good command of written and spoken English (German proficiency is not required)
• Enrolled at a German university (Bachelor or Master)

Your benefits

• A student or scientific assistant position with flexible hours (up to 80 h/month are possible) and a flexible duration
• Becoming part of a dynamic young research group that is deeply committed to your professional development and growth
• Strong teamwork and support

Your application

Please send your CV and a short motivational letter to Jacob (Jacob.Schneidewind@uni-jena.de), with the subject “Student/Scientific Assistant LCA”. The application deadline is October 15, 2025.