IM-2325 SYNTHESIS OF VITRIMERS, UPSCALING AND ONLINE MONITORING…

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

https://www.list.lu/

Through its research into advanced materials and processes, the “Materials Research and Technology” (MRT) department, with its 200 researchers and engineers, contributes to the emergence of enabling technologies that underpin the innovation processes of local and international industry. MRT’s activities hinge on four thematic pillars: nanomaterials and nanotechnology, scientific instrumentation and process technology, structural composites, and functional polymers.

The department also includes four high-tech platforms, focusing on composites, prototyping, characterization and testing. These platforms serve both LIST research staff, and other stakeholders in Luxembourg.

In the recent years, the interest of researchers, both from the academy and industry, in the chemistry of renewable resources and related sustainable materials has considerably grown. Nowadays, bioplastics are representing a minority of the world plastic production, less than 1 % of the global plastic production. Nevertheless, the industrial demand is rising, and the replacement of petroleum-based plastic by sustainable materials is growing.

In the framework of this internship, you will be mainly in charge of:

• Synthesis of novel partially or fully bio-based monomers with a focus on an efficient upscaling of the synthesis
• Studying the key parameters for upscaling
• Development of an online monitoring system
• Characterization of the novel monomers
• Characterization and evaluation of the properties of the polymeric materials at each stage of the process at different synthesis scales



Education

• Currently enrolled in a Master in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Chemistry

Experience and skills

• Knowledge of in polymer synthesis, chemical engineering and characterization

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English, French is considered as an asset

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects;

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 nationalities represented in our workforce; 

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions;

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science;

32 days’ paid annual leave for a full time internship, 11 public holidays per annum, flexible working hours,

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

Apply online

https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/interns/

Your application must includea motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience.

Application procedure and conditions:

• LIST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and retaining diverse personnel. We value all applicants and will consider all competent candidates for employment without regard to national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age or disability;
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled;
• An assessment committee will review the applications and select candidates based on guidelines that aim to ensure equal opportunities; 
• The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills and expertise of the applicant with the requirements mentioned above.

To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages

English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1

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