Internship contract | Hautscharage | 6 Months
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.
Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/
How will you contribute?
Describe the main responsibilities of the position.
The internship will contribute to the development of a patented humic substance recovery technology, with a particular focus on optimising anaerobic digestion operating conditions and microbiome development to improve humic substance production.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary research team and will contribute to experimental design, laboratory work, data analysis, and process optimisation. The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applied research at the interface of anaerobic digestion, microbial ecology, and bioprocess scale-up.
Is your profile described below? Are you our future trainee? Apply now!
Education
· You must be part of an educational program in which the traineeship is compulsory as part of the educational course (if not please notice that your application is not eligible)
Master’s student in environmental engineering, biotechnology, microbiology, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Experience and skills
Strong analytical skills and motivation to work in an experimental research environment.
Experience in laboratory work
Knowledge of bioprocesses and membrane filtration is a plus
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Language skills
• Fluency in English or in French, both oral and written. Other relevant languages are an asset.
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 in all that we do
· An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
· Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 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, 11 public holidays
Apply online
Your application must include:
· A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
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, colour, 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.