Internship | Materials for sustainable buildings

About this position

Sustainable Buildings is a program at TNO/Brightlands Materials Center, focusing on the development of innovative materials and coatings that contribute to reducing the buildings energy consumption.

What will be your role?

You will participate in a team of scientists and research engineers at Brightlands Materials Center at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus. Your tasks will involve the preparation of inorganic nanomaterials, coatings or nanocomposite polymer films with tailored functional properties for use in windows or photovoltaic panels. Furthermore, you will be involved in characterizing the structure and composition of the prepared materials, and their performance in real-life and accelerated life-time tests. You will present progress and planning on a weekly basis.

What we expect from you

We are looking for students (BSc or MSc) with a background in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or material science, that have a hands-on mentality. Experience with working in a laboratory environment is required. Affinity with chemical synthesis is required. Good communication skills in written and spoken English are expected. The internship period should last at least 4 months.

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

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society.