Who we are

DUDE CHEM is a Green Chemistry startup born out of the German Cluster of Excellence in Catalysis at TU Berlin. We are a small but mighty team committed to one mission: building a truly green chemical‑pharmaceutical industry. Today the sector consumes more than 13 % of all fossil resources—mostly during manufacturing. We want to change that.

To achieve our goal, we have built a strong IP portfolio and validated our technology with customers, helping them reduce or reuse expensive resources in chemical and pharmaceutical production. We believe digitalization is a key driver for greener, more sustainable processes, which is why every project we run blends data, automation and Green Chemistry. Over the past years, our team has proven these approaches work—creating hard competitive advantages at the very heart of our customers’ value chains.

Your impact

Work up to 20 hours per week and keep our Chief of Staff and CEO operating at full speed. You’ll coordinate schedules, prepare documents, and carry out focused research that drives DUDE CHEM forward.

What you will do

• Calendar & travel management – schedule meetings, book trips, track expenses.
• Meeting support – draft agendas, take minutes, follow up on action items (Notion / Asana).
• Office & event coordination – liaise with suppliers, organise team events and trade‑fair visits.
• Document preparation – create and format reports, presentations and internal memos (Word, PowerPoint or equivalent).
• Research tasks – compile short market, funding or competitor analyses to support strategic decisions.

What you bring

• Active enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme (required).
• Availability for 20 h/week with the ability to adjust during exam periods.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English (C1 or higher).
• Organised, self‑starting mindset and the flexibility to juggle shifting priorities.
• Confident with standard office software and quick to learn tools like Notion and Asana.

Nice to have

• First experience in start‑ups, event management or executive assistance.
• Interest in chemistry, life sciences or sustainability.

What we offer

• Real responsibility and direct exposure to the founding team from day one.
• Personal learning budget and one‑to‑one mentoring.
• Modern equipment and a hybrid setup (work from the office or remotely).
• A path to a full‑time position after graduation.

Ready to make chemistry greener?

Send your one‑page CV and a short motivation statement (3–4 sentences are enough) to aliz@dudechem.com. We’ll get back to you within 72 hours about the next steps.