Yama - Chemical engineer intern
Yama
Other Engineering
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
Yama - Chemical engineer intern
About Yama
Yama is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: Climate Change. Our mission is to remove 1 billion tons of CO2 by 2050 through the development of the most energy-efficient and scalable Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.
DAC is essential to limit global warming to 1.5°C, but current technologies are resource-intensive and unsustainable at scale. At Yama, we’ve innovated a game-changing approach that integrates two CO2 desorption technologies, breaking through thermodynamic and kinetic barriers to enable scalable and affordable CO2 removal.
Founded in May 2023, Yama is a Delaware-incorporated spinout from Deep Science Ventures, supported by the Grantham Foundation and backed by top-tier US and EU investors. Based in Paris, France, our leadership team—CEO Aurélie Gonzalez and CTO Valentin Fougerit—are driving this bold climate mission forward.
Join us to help build a tech-driven solution to save the planet.
Job General scope:
Yama is looking for an intern in its R&D team to work on key parts of its electrochemical DAC technology.
The role will be performing R&D tests on different electrochemical and absorption set-ups under the supervision of an R&D engineer.
Concretely, he/she will be in charge of:
Contributing to the development of experimental plans (influence of cell components, influence of process conditions)
Designing and assembling experimental set-ups
Conducting R&D tests as defined by the experimental plan
Managing and performing related advanced analytical measurements (Total Inorganic Carbon, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Cyclic Voltammetry)
Supporting sorbent screening tests (CO2 absorption kinetics, viscosity, density, conductivity, volatility, stability, …)
Contributing to the development of solvent testing setups including preparation of materials for testing
Potentially support on-site operations at the pilot facility (approx. 50m2 footprint) during installation, commissioning and operation
This development will be performed in partnership with external companies or R&D partners, such as but not limited to: electrochemical technology supplier, academic or private R&D group, membrane manufacturer, external experts…
Position Benefits
The position will offer a high level of autonomy.
He/She will report and work closely with the R&D engineer, and the rest of the team. This is a key role in Yama organisation as working on the heart of the Yama technology.
It’s a 6-month intern position (min 5 months).
The position will offer the opportunity to make a practical contribution to mitigating the climate crisis.
Qualification requirements:
Experiences:
Master level in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or material science
Experience working in a chemistry/chemical engineering lab
Competences in CO2 Capture or Utilization would be a plus, but not essential
Skills:
Strong technical and project management abilities.
Proficiency in tools like Notion, Asana.
Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
Mindset:
Passion for climate innovation and impact.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and execution-focused.
Adaptable to fast-paced, multinational environments.
How to reach out:
We are searching for a rock star to join this bold climate adventure, if you’re that person please send a CV + a “Why you & How you make the difference” to hello@yamacarbon.com