Starch Structure Research Internship

Waarom werken bij Duynie?

• Innovatieve en lerende omgeving
• Verbinding en samenwerking
• Voedsel- en duurzaamheidsimpact
• Ontwikkeling en verantwoordelijkheid
• Cultuur en vertrouwen
• Coöperatiegroei en verbetering
• Dynamisch & veelzijdig speelveld
• Werkplezier en veiligheid
• Werkplezier en teamprestaties

Duynie in Nijmegen is seeking a motivated Master's student to join our R&D department as a Starch Structure Research Intern. This position offers an opportunity to investigate the relationship between starch molecular architecture and functional properties in various applications.

The internship centers on elucidating how chemical modifications to starch polymers influence their functional behavior in various application environments. Modified starches exhibit diverse properties depending on their structural characteristics, and this research aims to establish systematic structure-function relationships.

🚀 Your mission: You will dive into the fascinating world of modified starches, exploring how their chemical structure affects functional properties in various applications.

During this internship you will:

• Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments and chemical analyses;
• Conduct application testing to evaluate starch performance under realistic conditions;
• Analyze experimental data and correlate findings with functional properties;
• Review scientific literature on starch chemistry and modification methodologies;
• Contribute to the development and optimization of experimental protocols.

The intern will work collaboratively within our R&D team, engaging directly with specialists in product development and application science, with opportunities for cross-departmental interaction.

Wat neem je mee?

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or a related discipline;
• Demonstrates strong interest in molecular-level phenomena and their macroscopic implications;
• Possesses the ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory techniques;
• Exhibits proactive, analytical thinking and motivation for independent learning;
• Proficient in English (both oral and written communication);
• The internship has a minimum duration of 6 months;
• Meet eligibility requirements for internship placement in the Netherlands.

What We Offer

This internship provides practical experience in an organization committed to sustainable innovation. Interns are integrated as full members of the R&D team, with encouragement to contribute original ideas and take initiative. The position includes a monthly stipend of €500 (gross, full-time equivalent) and offers a collaborative research environment that values both innovation and teamwork.