Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
Netherlands
Overview
Details
What will be your role? In this project, an experimental study will be done on the oxidation and reduction chemistry of organic molecules in combination with catalysts. Combined with the innovative nanomaterials technology of TNO, the experiments will be designed based on prior literature research. The internship will last for at least 4 months, longer is possible if preferred by the candidate.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What we expect from you? You are a proactive and independent master student with background in one of the following areas: Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Knowledge and affinity to physical chemistry and reaction kinetics is a requirement. Experience with GC systems and potentiostats is a plus. Good communication skills in English, particularly for presenting your work and writing reports, is expected. Depending on the requirements of the university, the project can be combined with a master thesis.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
What you’ll get in return? You want to work on the precursor of your career; a work placement gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Naturally, we provide suitable work placement compensation.
TNO as an employer. TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. Innovation with purpose is what TNO stands for. With 3000 people we develop knowledge not for its own sake but for practical application. To create new products that make life more pleasant and valuable and help companies innovate. To find creative answers to the questions posed by society. We work for a variety of customers: governments, the SME sector, large companies, service providers and non-governmental organisations. Working together on new knowledge, better products and clear recommendations for policy and processes. In everything we do, impact is the key. Our product and process innovations and recommendations are only worth something if our customers can use them to boost their competitiveness.
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