Traineeship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.02.2026 on | Belvaux
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.
How will you contribute?
The Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment (BIODIV) research group at LIST focusses on innovating the way data is sampled in the field to evaluate the spatial and temporal dynamics of living organisms.
As part of these activities, we have developed an underwater camera system called NewtCam (see here: https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.70097).
Originally targeting amphibians (especially newts), the NewtCam has demonstrated its ability to detect many other groups of species such as snakes, fish and macroinvertebrates (water beetles, water bugs, water scorpions, crayfish, snails, leeches…).
Among the project’s objectives, the 50 first devices have been spread out worldwide to be field trialed (including UK, Sweden, Luxembourg, France, Austria, Germany, Macedonia, Romania, Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Hong Kong…) with the aim to assess detectability of a range of target species.
As a trainee, you will be invited to support the BIODIV team in the processing of videos and images collected around the world.
You will contribute to providing insights into the potential of this innovative tool to improve the survey and monitoring of various organisms in freshwater ecosystems.
To broaden your professional experience, you will be invited to join other field and lab activities of the BIODIV team (i.e. biodiversity monitoring).
The tasks of the trainee will be carried out in close collaboration with the team involved in such activities and under the coordination of the trainee’s supervisor.
Scientific questions to be addressed and specific objectives to be fulfilled will be set with the trainee at the beginning of the traineeship.
At the end of the traineeship, the trainee will produce a scientific report including the material and method used and the results describing the tasks and analyses that were implemented.
Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!
Education and skills
Master or Bachelor student with skills related to Freshwater biodiversity and/or ecology.
Language skills
Good level written and spoken English or French.
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.
Apply online
https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/interns/
Your application must include a CV and a motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
That's a compulsory traineeship (not a job shadowing or a voluntary traineeship).
Application procedure and conditions:
Start: 01/02/26 or slightly earlier if possible.
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.