Are you currently pursuing higher education and need to complete a work placement?
We can welcome you in one of our three technology departments or into our administrative and support departments, depending on your profile.
Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us
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/
You ‘d like to contribute as an intern? Join our IT for Innovation Services department
The IT for Innovative Services (ITIS) department, with its 100 researchers and engineers, focuses on the digital transformation of operations in organizations with traditional environments and digital ecosystems, with the aim of improving their performance and innovation capacity. The common thread throughout ITIS is to develop the most efficient use of big data to ensure the most appropriate decision-making processes.
The department relies on the Data Analytics Platform: a hybrid infrastructure covering the entire range of data analytics activities. The platform is based on three pillars: a high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, a cognitive analytics pillar and an interactive visualization wall (Viswall).
This work planned for this internship will focus on the Quantum computing paradigm for AI/ML. The speedup from quantum computing can potentially solve problems in the data and machine learning domain, which have previously been nearly impossible. This opportunity is being further democratized by high level quantum computing tools/APIs and computing resources as a service, which many organizations such as IBM, Microsoft etc. are starting to offer.
As an intern, you will work closely with a data scientist from the group to
1. Learn the basics of quantum computing as applied to AI/ML
2. Explore the state of the art, experiment with high level APIs in this area
3. Develop a demonstrator to showcase the application of quantum computing for an ML problem
This internship position is an opportunity to acquire significant knowledge in the area of quantum computing, learn abouts application and implications to AI/ML and experiment with state of the art QC resources.
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Materials Research and Technology department
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.
What you will be doing
The objective of this internship is to participate to the development of a new ink for 3D additive manufacturing. More precisely the candidate will work on the study of chemical reactivity of selected biopolymers from renewable feedstock to incorporate them as components of ink formulations. In depth structural characterisation will be conducted by FTIR, NMR. The optimized formulations will be characterized in term of their thermal and mechanical properties by DSC, TGA and DMA before being 3D printed under the optimized conditions.
The candidate will provide in regular basis presentations and 3 reports including literature survey about the state of the art, intermediate report and final report.
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us
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/
You ‘d like to contribute as an intern? Join our IT for Innovation Services department
The IT for Innovative Services (ITIS) department, with its 100 researchers and engineers, focuses on the digital transformation of operations in organizations with traditional environments and digital ecosystems, with the aim of improving their performance and innovation capacity. The common thread throughout ITIS is to develop the most efficient use of big data to ensure the most appropriate decision-making processes.
The department relies on the Data Analytics Platform: a hybrid infrastructure covering the entire range of data analytics activities. The platform is based on three pillars: a high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, a cognitive analytics pillar and an interactive visualization wall (Viswall).
How will you contribute?
The project aims at improving the performance of some existing optimization algorithms, implemented in C++, through various strategies:
You will be mainly in charge of:
For the latter point, machine learning and / or artificial intelligence models will serve as a way to link input data and resulting performance of the algorithms.
As an intern of the Business Analytics group, you will work closely with a team of researchers and domain experts on ongoing funded projects in the digital transformation area.
Is Your profile described below? You think you are our future colleague? Apply now!
You have a master in Computer Science combined to a good understanding of machine learning algorithms and/or statistical concepts, ideally with to a strong interest in data science, exploring the state of the art and experimenting in different setups and/or with various frameworks. In addition, you have a good knowledge of C++ and of Python / R.
On top of this, you’re highly motivated, with strong team player skills. You’re fluent in English. You’re the one we are looking for !
Your LIST experience will be
Passion for impact organisation with strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe working on responsible and independent research projects;
Sustainable by design notably thanks to our task force empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;
Innovative infrastructures and exceptional Labs with more than 5,000 square meters, including innovations such as our Viswall, high scale incubators or even 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 in fulfilling their personal and professional ambitions;
Gender friendly environment where multiple actions are made to attract, develop and retain women in Science;
32 days of holiday per annum for a full-time internship, 11 public-holiday per annum, flexible working hours ;
We encourage curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship sparkling everywhere.
Apply online!
https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/
Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and your experience
Application procedure and conditions:
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1
Bachelor
0 or more years.
]]>Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us
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/
You ‘d like to contribute as an internship? Join our IT for Innovation Services department
The IT for Innovative Services (ITIS) department, with its 100 researchers and engineers, focuses on the digital transformation of operations in organizations with traditional environments and digital ecosystems, with the aim of improving their performance and innovation capacity. The common thread throughout ITIS is to develop the most efficient use of big data to ensure the most appropriate decision-making processes.
The department relies on the Data Analytics Platform: a hybrid infrastructure covering the entire range of data analytics activities. The platform is based on three pillars: a high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, a cognitive analytics pillar and an interactive visualization wall (Viswall).
How will you contribute?
The quality of decision-making in a control room hinges on how well information is presented, managed and distributed. This is much more than only pushing content onto a display wall. Control room operators need to manage, control and interact with a huge number of content sources, data and applications requiring to tackle a series of scientific and technological challenges.
For this purpose, LIST has designed and developed a front-end multi-devices web-based orchestration layer system called DeBORAh which main features allow data layouting and scaling, data theming and, above all, syncing between the different components of the system through a messaging mechanism triggered in one hand by predefined scenarios and, in other hand, innovative interactions.
In the framework of his/her mission, the successful candidate will extend in a first phase the DeBORAh front end related logic by designing, implementing and assess the above mentioned features built in a set of reusable libraries. The resulting libraries will be then experimented and assessed in a second phase in the LIST Viswall control room (see https://www.list.lu/en/institute/rd-infrastructures/data-analytics-platform/visualization-wall/ ) in different collaborative decision-making use-cases based on already existing scenarios or new ones created on purpose.
Is Your profile described below? You think you are our future colleague? Apply now!
You hold a Master of Science in Computer Science or related field and you’re comfortable with web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) and Node packages. You have skills as front end web-developer, combined with Knowledge about Node-RED and knowledge about existing web development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue).
On top if this, you’re highly motivated and you speak both English and French? You’re the one we’re looking for.
Your LIST experience will be
Passion for impact organisation with strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe working on responsible and independent research projects;
Sustainable by design notably thanks to our task force empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;
Innovative infrastructures and exceptional Labs with more than 5,000 square meters, including innovations such as our Viswall, high scale incubators or even 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 in fulfilling their personal and professional ambitions;
Gender friendly environment where multiple actions are made to attract, develop and retain women in Science;
32 days of holiday per annum for a full-time internship, 11 public-holiday per annum, flexible working hours ;
We encourage curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship sparkling everywhere.
Apply online!
https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/
Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and your experience
Application procedure and conditions:
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us
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/
You ‘d like to contribute as an intern? Join “Learning & Development/Human Resources”
At LIST, we empower citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.
And most importantly, we empower our employees, nurture our existing talents, and strive to attract new ones! We rely on a culture of transparency, high safety standards, recognition of our employees, and respect for people and decisions, and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship within our organization. Everyone at LIST has a role to play, from our researchers to our support teams, which consist of 150 experts in human resources, finance and administration, IT operations, legal affairs and communication. At LIST’s core is excellence and a passion for impact with the will to excel both nationally and internationally; we are seeking people who identify with these values, enjoy taking on the challenges of our ambitious projects and have a strong collaborative spirit.
How will you contribute?
You will be mainly in charge of:
Is Your profile described below? You think you are our future colleague? Apply now!
You hold a master in digital learning or multimedia designer, ideally Multimedia pedagogical engineering, with knowledge of E-learning / Multimedia pedagogical approach, combined to a good knowledge in Articulate 360 and Camtasia. You are familiar with E-learning Pedagogy and digital tool. At least, you’re ready to learn about it.
On top of this you’re creative and autonomous, enthusiastic about contributing to develop our Learning and Development offer.
Your LIST experience will be
Passion for impact organisation with strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe working on responsible and independent research projects;
Sustainable by design notably thanks to our task force empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;
Innovative infrastructures and exceptional Labs with more than 5,000 square meters, including innovations such as our Viswall, high scale incubators or even 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 in fulfilling their personal and professional ambitions;
Gender friendly environment where multiple actions are made to attract, develop and retain women in Science;
32 days of holiday per annum for a full-time internship, 11 public-holiday per annum, flexible working hours;
We encourage curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship sparkling everywhere.
Apply online!
https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/
Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and your experience
Application procedure and conditions:
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1
French Read C1 Write C1 Speak C1
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Environmental Research and Innovation department
The Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) department, made up of 200 life science, environmental science and information technology researchers and engineers, provides the interdisciplinary knowledge, expertise and technologies to lead solutions including the major environmental challenges facing society, such as climate change mitigation, ecosystem resilience, sustainable energy systems, efficient use of renewable resources, and environmental pollution prevention and control.
The department relies on two cutting-edge platforms, the Biotechnologies and Environmental Analytics Platform and the Observatory for the Climate and the Environment, and the GreenTech Innovation Centre (GTIC): a one-stop-shop for the complete development of bio-based products and processes.
What you will be doing
Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a holistic approach for evaluating the global impacts of different products and processes. Agricultural production activities are generally complex, i.e. they include multiple interacting actors with different behaviours and objectives. In order to model this complexity, the SUSTAIN Unit of LIST has developed a model coupling Agent Based Modelling (ABM) and LCA. One of the elements that are part of the farm business is the production of biogas from local biomass.
The intern will support the team in the definition of life cycle inventories (LCI) of Luxembourg farming outputs, which include crops, meat, milk and biogas. The results of the study will be used by the team to improve the definition of the agent-based model.
The intern will be in constant exchange with the development team, composed by computer scientists and experts on sustainability assessment.
Visits to local farms and biogas cooperatives at the aim of conducting interviews or collecting data might be necessary in the course of the internship. For this reason, holding a driving licence would be an asset.
The internship will allow the successful candidate to learn:
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST IT for Innovative Services department
The IT for Innovative Services (ITIS) department, with its 100 researchers and engineers, focuses on the digital transformation of operations in organizations with traditional environments and digital ecosystems, with the aim of improving their performance and innovation capacity. The common thread throughout ITIS is to develop the most efficient use of big data to ensure the most appropriate decision-making processes.
The department relies on the Data Analytics Platform: a hybrid infrastructure covering the entire range of data analytics activities. The platform is based on three pillars: a high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, a cognitive analytics pillar and an interactive visualization wall (Viswall).
What you will be doing
Since the advent of the blockchain technology, it has found its application in several industries as well in the mobility. The intention of this internship (thesis) is to investigate the degree of applicability of the blockchain in transport systems and performing technical implementation of solution by using different (the most appropriate) blockchain technology and IoT devices. The conclusion of this solution will come up implementation of an approach by using blockchain and IoT. The internship will be related to an existing project related to “Smart Waste Management Approach for Businesses using IoT” (SWAM).
Student responsibilities:
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Environmental Research and Innovation department
The Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) department, made up of 200 life science, environmental science and information technology researchers and engineers, provides the interdisciplinary knowledge, expertise and technologies to lead solutions including the major environmental challenges facing society, such as climate change mitigation, ecosystem resilience, sustainable energy systems, efficient use of renewable resources, and environmental pollution prevention and control.
The department relies on two cutting-edge platforms, the Biotechnologies and Environmental Analytics Platform and the Observatory for the Climate and the Environment, and the GreenTech Innovation Centre (GTIC): a one-stop-shop for the complete development of bio-based products and processes.
The selected candidate will join ERIN’s Environmental Policies group (EPS), a research group of the Sustainability Assessment and Circularity (SUSTAIN) research unit. The EPS group aims to contribute to a better control of environmental risks and the development towards a tox-free, circular and sustainable society via science based support to the definition, implementation and evaluation of environmental policies at national and EU level and regulatory support for RDI at the interface of science, technologies and policies.
What you will be doing
The European Chemicals Regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) aims to protect human health and the environment. Article 33 REACH stipulates that suppliers of articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHC) in a concentration above 0.1% (w/w) must provide this information to their customers, as well as information to allow the safe use of the article. It also determines the consumer’s right to request and obtain this information from a supplier (“Right to Know”).
LIST’s Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) and IT for Innovative Services (ITIS) departments are partners in the EU LIFE project AskREACH around Article 33 REACH. The project aims to raise consumer and supplier awareness on SVHCs in articles. During the project, a database populated with information on SVHC in articles by article suppliers has been developed. The database is connected to a smartphone application (Scan4Chem), which consumers can use to obtain information on SVHC in articles.
Digital tools are widely used in today’s society and digitalisation has equally taken a growing role in the implementation and monitoring of various policies set by the European regulators. In the context of the AskREACH project, a social media strategy for the awareness raising of the consumer’s “Right to Know” has been elaborated and implemented in all project partner Member States (13 countries). With an online monitoring tool, LIST is monitoring the implementation of the social media strategy European wide. The aim of the monitoring is to find possible correlations between the use of the IT tools elaborated in the AskREACH project and destined for the European stakeholders (consumers and article suppliers) and the awareness raising activities conducted in the framework of the project. As a result, the effectiveness of online campaigning in the context of European policy implementation can better be evaluated and applied also to other policy related projects.
The trainee will review general information on policy dissemination and metrics for monitoring awareness raising activities (scientific publications, reports, tools, etc.) and learn to analyse as a case study the data gathered via the AskREACH IT tools and the online monitoring tool. The trainee will gain experience on reporting on the conducted literature search, monitoring methodology used and the resulted data analysis and on deriving general best practise and recommendations. The results will be summarized in a final report (optionally as Master thesis). The trainee can also contribute to the dissemination of the results.
In addition, the trainee will learn about online media campaigning and its broader effects on the activities of the involved stakeholders in the context of a European policy implementation.
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Environmental Research and Innovation department
The Environmental Research and Innovation (ERIN) department, made up of 200 life science, environmental science and information technology researchers and engineers, provides the interdisciplinary knowledge, expertise and technologies to lead solutions including the major environmental challenges facing society, such as climate change mitigation, ecosystem resilience, sustainable energy systems, efficient use of renewable resources, and environmental pollution prevention and control.
The department relies on two cutting-edge platforms, the Biotechnologies and Environmental Analytics Platform and the Observatory for the Climate and the Environment, and the GreenTech Innovation Centre (GTIC): a one-stop-shop for the complete development of bio-based products and processes.
The "Environmental Research and Innovation" (ERIN) department of LIST has an opening for an Intern position. The successful candidate will be integrated in the SUSTAIN Unit, which develops knowledge, transferable (software) technologies and practical methods for the integrative evaluation and management of the sustainability and toxicological risks of human-driven systems.
What you will be doing
Supply chains networks (SCN) are complex systems that arise from the interaction between organisations and individuals that can involve financial, physical and information flows. These networks are adaptative and can experience structural changes during time, whether due to the dynamic nature of the market or a particular disruption. Because of this, the study of the structural dynamism of the system is relevant to address the intrinsic complexity of a SCN. For this, methods derived from graph and complexity theory, such as Agent Based Modelling (ABM), can be used to assess relevant characteristics of existing or prospective SCNs, like resilience and sustainability.
The intern will participate on the development of a SCN structure (i.e., identifying firms, interactions, procurement behaviours and market conditions) that will be later built into an ABM simulation software developed by the research team. The intern will be in constant exposure to the development team, composed by computer scientists and experts on sustainability assessment.
The objectives of this internship are to:
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Materials Research and Technology department
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.
What you will be doing
Advanced packaging for sensitive products requires low permeation to moisture and oxygen in order to allow their long-term conservation. Current solutions either involve metal-coating films, which are not transparent, or inorganic films, which are brittle and do not provide very low permeation properties. Hybrid layers based on mixed polymer and inorganic layers provide an interesting solution for transparent and flexible gas permeation barriers, however their fabrication is still complex and potentially high cost. The goal of the internship is to work on new gas phase deposition methods for depositing advanced hybrid gas permeation barrier coatings.
The student will be in charge of the deposition of hybrid (inorganic and organic) thin films on polymer substrates by atomic layer deposition and chemical vapour deposition, and on their characterisation as gas permeation barrier, He/she will benefit from the material analysis platform in LIST, including secondary ion mass spectroscopy, X-ray photoemission spectroscopy, etc., as well as on gas permeation test measurements developed in LIST. He/she will try to correlate the chemical and physical properties of the obtained films with the gas permeation properties in order to understand the influence of various deposition parameters on the functional properties.
Which profile we are looking for
Internship I 6-8 months | Fulltime/40h | Belvaux
Start date : March 2021
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Materials Research and Technology department
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.
What you will be doing
Context :
Polyurethanes (PU) are among the most versatile classes of polymers thanks to their remarkable properties such as good adhesion, flexibility, and durability. Despite these advantages, the use of isocyanates in the manufacturing of conventional PUs is a matter of growing concern because these compounds are harmful to humans and the environment, and people exposed to isocyanates can suffer short and long-term health issues. Among various proposed routes for non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs), the reaction of cyclic carbonate compounds with amines has recently attracted much attention due to the straightforward mechanism. However, the formation of secondary hydroxyl groups as a result of the ring opening of cyclic carbonate renders these materials highly sensitive to moisture. More work must be done to address such issues to ensure the practical utility of these materials. In this context, the aim of this internship is to synthesize NIPUs from bio-based cyclic carbonates via different synthetic methods and to develop novel methods for their modification.
Mission :
The trainee's work will consist of the following steps:
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
]]>Your work environment
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/
You will be part of the LIST Materials Research and Technology department
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.
The Advanced Instrumentation for Ion Nano-Analytics (AINA) group within the Scientific Instrumentation and Process Technology (SIPT) unit of MRT is renowned for developing innovative nano-analytical techniques for materials characterisation and life science applications. During the past few years we have been developing in particular a Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) add-on system for the Helium Ion Microscope (HIM) and for a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), allowing the advantages of high spatial resolution with high sensitivity chemical information to be combined for nano-analytics.
What you will be doing
Nanomaterials are quite present in our daily life, they are found in food, cosmetics, textiles, paints, electronic devices, etc. Metallic and metal-oxide particles are the most abundant group containing for example silver, titanium, zinc or gold. Their metrological properties and their respective wanted and unwanted effects in relation to ingestion have to be studied to asses any risks to human and environmental health.
Therefore, it is very important to develop instruments and methodologies for adequate physico-chemical characterisation of nanomaterials. This is done by the AINA group. We develop new tools for chemical imaging at high lateral resolution meaning that single nanoparticles can be adressed. The intern will have the possibility to be part of this project and investigate nanoparticles concerning their shape, chemical composition and fate after incorporation using dedicated model systems and high resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry imaging. This internship is related to the npSCOPE project, further information can be found here: www.npSCOPE.eu.
Which profile we are looking for
To be considered for this position it is crucial that you have knowledge of the following languages
English Read B2 Write B2 Speak B2
Master
0 or more years.
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