Bachelor Thesis: Development of a Chemometric Model for Predicting Process Parameters

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Harburg, Hamburg, Germany · 1Neuland Colony, Paraguay

Posted on May 31, 2026

Bachelor Thesis: Development of a Chemometric Model for Predicting Process Parameters

Hamburg-Harburg (Neuland)
Full or part-time
Temporary

Your mission

We are tackling global plastic pollution - and you will be part of the solution!

At traceless, we develop and produce a new generation of materials designed to integrate harmoniously into nature instead of leaving harmful traces. Our patented technology transforms agricultural residues into traceless®: a plastic-free, home-compostable and biobased granulate that works in harmony with nature - not against it.

As part of our team, you will contribute to our bold mission: replacing plastic at scale and building a climate-neutral, circular materials industry. More than just a job, this is your opportunity to join a science-driven, purpose-led and pioneering team determined to create real change.

Join our collaboration between the Institute of Technical Biocatalysis at Hamburg University of Technology and traceless® materials. Traceless produces fully home-compostable biopolymers made from agricultural side streams. As the company continues to scale the production of its bio-based polymer — an alternative to conventional plastics — ensuring consistently high product quality becomes increasingly important.

To support this mission, you will contribute significantly to the analytical characterization of materials and processes.

In this bachelor’s thesis project, you will investigate relationships between substrate quality and material properties using MIR and NIR spectroscopy. Based on this data, you will develop chemometric models that enable the reliable prediction of a relevant process parameter.

Your profile

You are currently enrolled in one of the following (or a comparable) bachelor’s programs at Hamburg University of Technology:

  • Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

  • Green Technologies: Energy, Water, Climate

  • Engineering Science

  • Additionally, you:

    • are motivated and work carefully and independently

    • are interested in contributing to sustainable solutions

    • are available to start in May 2026

Why us?

Why us?
At traceless, you have the opportunity to do work that truly matters – for the planet and for future generations. With the launch of our first large-scale production plant in Hamburg-Harburg, an exciting new chapter begins for us: industrial scale-up and entry into the commercial market. We are growing rapidly and are looking for committed people who want to help shape the future of truly sustainable materials.

What you can expect:

  • Meaningful work with real environmental impact

  • Start-up spirit combined with industrial ambition and plenty of room to shape your role

  • Personal and professional growth in a fast-scaling company

  • An inclusive, international team with more than 18 nationalities

  • Flat hierarchies and a fair, respectful company culture

About us

traceless is a young company - with a big vision: a future free of pollution and waste! Our award-winning company was founded in Hamburg in 2020 by our female founding duo Anne and Johanna. By now we are a diverse team from different disciplines, ages and twelve nationalities, united by our common mission: to contribute to solving plastic pollution and build the regenerative industry of the future. To achieve this, we are working to bring our materials to market quickly and to build our first large-scale production facility in Hamburg-Harburg.

We have created a diverse, inclusive and fair working environment that we want to preserve and further develop. Therefore, we welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. Because to tackle plastic pollution, it's going to take all of us.

You are interested? Great! Just upload your CV and a short cover letter in the application form. Alternatively, you can email them to us at careers@traceless.eu. We look forward to getting to know you!
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