INT-26030-FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE FIBRE-REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

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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
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 60 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, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

Internship contract | Belval | 5-6 Months

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Supporting research activities on novel hybrid and high-performance fibre‑reinforced polymer composites
• Fabricate fibre‑reinforced composites using recycled and/or reclaimed fibres/materials.
• Investigate and report process–structure–property relationships of fabricated composite materials.
• Perform mechanical and thermal characterization of composites (tensile, flexural, TGA, DSC, DMA and related tests).
• Analyse test data and prepare, e.g., statistical and graphical analysis

Is your profile described below? Are you our future trainee? Apply now!

Education

• Hold/study towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, material science, but with a focus on polymer engineering and science, or related discipline focused on fibres, technical textiles and polymeric composites

Experience and skills

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for materials science and experimental research
• Basic skills/knowledge on the mechanics of materials, polymeric materials, chemistry (coursework) is an advantage
• Basic knowledge in thermal and mechanical testing of fibres and composites is an advantage
• Ability to analyse experimental data, conduct research, and communicate scientific results
• Self-motivation and eagerness to learn in a hands-on research environment
• Proactive attitude toward problem-solving
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Language skills

• Fluency in English, both oral and written. French and/or German are an asset.