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Intern (m/f/d) - Researcher in Materials Science

Germany, NW, Cologne

Internship

2/5/2025

542482

We are currently hiring for an exciting opportunity as an Intern (m/f/d) - Researcher in Materials Science to join our BIOVIA Team.

BIOVIA is one of the leading scientific brands within Dassault Systèmes and we offer a wide portfolio of scientific software solutions ranging from life science over quantum chemistry to materials science. In our Cologne R&D team, we are currently developing a new technology to simulate complex liquid systems. Our COSMO-RS [1, 2] based COSMOplex [3] technology offers an ab-initio based modelling of micellar systems, surfactant modeling and skin permeation and it has potential to simulate not only liquid-liquid and liquid-gas interfaces, but also liquid-solid interfaces.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our scientific portfolio, we offer you an opportunity to join our team as an intern to improve COSMOplex further.

1) Klamt, A. The Journal of Physical Chemistry 1995, 99 (7), 2224–2235.

2) Klamt, A.; Jonas, V.; Bürger, T.; Lohrenz, J. C. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 1998, 102 (26), 5074–5085.

3) Klamt, A.; Schwöbel, J.; Huniar, U.; Koch, L.; Terzi, S.; Gaudin, T. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2019, 21 (18).

Role Description & Responsibilities

Basic understanding of COSMO-RS and COSMOplex theory and methods
Understanding the convergence algorithms and schemes
Validate algorithms by running benchmarks and evaluating results
Propose and implement enhancement ideas and validate them
Document and present the result to the company stakeholders

Qualifications

You are working on your PhD or Master in Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Theoretical chemistry, Chemical engineering or similar areas and have finished your Bachelor
You have programming or scripting skills in a language such as C, C++, Fortran, Python (Coding is not strictly required, but would be beneficial)
You have basic understanding of Chemistry and Thermodynamics

What's in it for you

Flexible working hours with the possibility to work partially outside the office
Learning from and working with highly qualified, dedicated and diverse teams
Possibility for professional development in many different domains within our 3DEXPERIENCE University and LinkedIn Learning programs
Additional benefits & perks such as Urban Sports Club membership (because who doesn't love staying fit while having fun?) and of course, unlimited coffee, fruit, and drinks at the office, we’ve got you covered ;)

Interested? Click on "Apply" to access the 3DS job portal and to upload your application documents.

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Diversity statement

As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.

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