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Intern (m/f/div) Sustainability & Life Cycle Management

CompanyEvonik
LocationHanau
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Life Cycle Management group by conducting Life Cycle Assessments, managing sustainability data, and developing new assessment methods. They will also analyze LCA models, connect results to process optimization, and research regulatory and scientific sustainability standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries and generated sales of €14.1 billion and earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of €1.9 billion in 2025. The common motivation of the approximately 31,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people's lives. In all markets. Every day. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #PartOfSomethingSpecial Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette Company Information: https://www.evonik.com/en/meta/company-information.html Privacy Policy: https://www.evonik.com/en/meta/privacy-policy.html
About the Role

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
Key Skills
Life Cycle AssessmentSustainability assessmentData managementChemical engineeringData scienceLCA softwareProgrammingISO standardsAnalytical skillsIndependent workTarget-oriented workCreative thinkingProcess designEmission reductionTechnical research
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringScience & ResearchData & AnalyticsManufacturing
Benefits
Career development opportunitiesGlobal work environmentDiversity and inclusion initiatives