Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.04.2021 on | Belval

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/

How will you contribute?

The internship will focus on the synthesis of novel vitrimers for application in textiles. The trainee will work on the preparation of new precursors and their molecular, thermal, and mechanical characterization. Once a suitable molecule will be identified, it will be tested as a component in textile assemblies, and the properties of the resulting materials will be evaluated.

·        Synthesis of New Precursors: Design and preparation of novel vitrimer precursors tailored for textile applications.

·        Characterization of Materials: Perform molecular, thermal, and mechanical analyses to evaluate the properties of the synthesized precursors.

·        Integration into Textiles: Test the selected molecule as a component in textile assemblies.

·        Performance Evaluation: Assess the properties of the resulting textile materials, including durability, flexibility, and other relevant characteristics.

·        Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to the preparation of a final report or presentation summarizing findings and recommendations.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

·         Bac+2/3, graduated in organic/polymer chemistry

Experience and skills

·         Organic and polymer synthesis

·         Molecular and thermal characterization of monomers. Thermo-mechanical characterization of polymers.

Language skills

·         English fluent

Your LIST benefits

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.

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

Application procedure and conditions:

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Your diploma must be recognized in Luxembourg. Please refer to:

https://www.uni.lu/en/admissions/diploma-recognition/

https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/enseignement-formation/etudes-superieures/reconnaissance-diplomes.html