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R&D Internship or Master's Thesis (between May 2026 - June 2027)

CompanyMondi AG
LocationGraz
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct comprehensive literature reviews and state-of-the-art analyses for relevant development topics, guided by technologists and researchers. Responsibilities also include preparing, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments or pilot trials within assigned projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9161
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
38 hours
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About The Company
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative, packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007. Please get in touch with our Careers team if you need more information: Mondi Group Group office Vienna Tel: +43 1 79013-0 Email: international.recruiting@mondigroup.com Our Legal, Privacy and Cookie notices here: https://linktr.ee/mondi_group
About the Role

Role Summary:


Guided by our team of technologists and researchers, you'll be involved in genuine R&D initiatives. Possible topics could include:

  • Improving impregnation of wood chips for chemical pulping.
  • Investigation of novel additives to boost oxygen delignification after the kraft pulping process.
  • Development of applications for biogenic residues from pulp and paper processes.

 

Your responsibilities: 

  • You will conduct comprehensive literature reviews and perform state-of-the-art analyses for relevant development topics.
  • Working under the guidance and in collaboration with our leading technologists and researchers, you will prepare, execute, and document laboratory experiments and/or pilot trials within the scope of the assigned projects.
  • For those pursuing a master's thesis, you will also have the opportunity to design and develop your project and project plan independently, with support from an experienced colleague.

 

Our requirements:

  • You are interested in chemical analytics and trace analytics
  • You enjoy carrying out precise work, observing and documenting procedures in a chemical laboratory

Languages: 

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • German language skills are an additional asset

Education: 

  • You are studying chemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmacy at undergraduate or master's level.

 

Our Offer:

  • An inspiring position in our laboratory team
  • Start: between May 2026 to June 2027
  • Location: Graz, Austria
  • Duration: 2-6 months
  • Extent: full-time, 38 hours / week
  • We offer a compensation of ~€ 1,600 gross/month on a full-time basis (38 hours/week), with the opportunity of overpayment depending on your experience, skills and qualification.

Benefits: Learning & Development 

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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. 

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

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Key Skills
Chemical AnalyticsTrace AnalyticsLiterature ReviewsLaboratory ExperimentsPilot TrialsProject DesignDocumentationChemical EngineeringChemistryPharmacy
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringManufacturingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Learning & Development