Internship | Thermal plasma synthesis of olefins

About this position

The chemical industry faces a transition to a sustainable future using renewable energy as well as biological and circular feed stocks to reach these future goals. We are developing plasma reactors and processes for the chemical industry as enabling technology to meet the climate goals.

What will be your role?

During your internship, you are responsible for the preparation and execution of methane conversion experiments with a 1 kW high frequency arc discharge system under a variety of electrical, geometry and gas conditions. You are expected to process and present your own data, and discuss those with scientific researchers and project leaders. You also provide support in formulating research questions or a research design. You are able to organize your work well and have a critical attitude with respect to evaluation of results. You report results and conclusions in a transparent and insightful way.

Like you, your colleagues are driven to develop innovative yet pragmatic solutions to increase the performance and reduce the cost of plasma technology. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team that is full of ambition. There is plenty of room within it to try out different activities and to indicate your preferences. Together we will find the ideal job package for you!

What we expect from you

You feel comfortable working closely with scientists, engineers and business development colleagues, all of whom are experts in plasma or chemical technology. Together, you will identify challenges and potential technological solutions.

What you'll get in return

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship 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. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

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.