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Thesis (Bachelor's / Master's) - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Chemicals & Reagents in the Healthcare Sector

Vacature ID
500764
Geplaatst sinds
02-apr-2026
Vakgebied
Quality Management
Bedrijf
Siemens Healthineers AG
Ervaringsniveau
Student
Type functie
fulltime/parttime
Werkwijze
Hybride (plaatsonafhankelijk/kantoor)
Type contract
Vaste termijn
Locatie(s)
  • Erlangen - - Duitsland

Mode of Employment: Fixed Term


Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team to write your Thesis (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in the field "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Chemicals and Reagents in the Healthcare Sector".


Your tasks and responsibilities:

  • Du unterstützt bei der Durchführung von Simulationen des Elektronentransports in elektrischen Feldern unter Verwendung von Finite-Elemente-Methoden
  • Within the scope of this thesis, you will contribute to the environmental assessment of chemicals and reagents used in the context of healthcare products:
    • The objective is to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to better understand environmental impacts, identify hot spots, and derive potential improvement measures for more sustainable solutions
  • For this thesis your possible tasks will include:
    • Literature review on LCA methodologies and existing LCA data for healthcare‑relevant chemicals and reagents
    • Definition of goal and scope, considering the specific requirements of the regulated healthcare environment
    • Modeling of life cycles (e.g. raw material extraction, production, transportation, use, and end‑of‑life)
    • Conducting life cycle assessments (e.g. carbon footprint and further environmental indicators)
    • Interpretation of results and identification of environmental hotspots
    • Derivation of optimization and reduction potentials for products and processes
    • Scientific documentation and presentation of results in the form of a thesis

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/products-services

Your qualifications and experience:


  • You are studying (ideally in a master's degree) in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, process engineering, or a comparable field of study
  • You have a strong interest in sustainability, environmental assessment, and healthcare‑related topics
  • Also, you have a solid basic knowledge of chemistry; initial exposure to LCA or environmental analysis is an advantage


Your attributes and skills:

  • You have very good written and spoken English skills, German is a plus
  • You have an analytical, structured, and independent working style
  • Are you motivated for scientific work with practical relevance? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application!

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 73,000 dedicated colleagues in over 75 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.


Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.


As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. 
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Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: 
students.func@siemens-healthineers.com, if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team.


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