INT-26065- INTERNSHIP IN SOIL HEALTH MONITORING & SUSTAINABLE URBAN LAND MANAGEMENT (LIVING LAB LUXEMBOURG)

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.

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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
• 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

Compulsory Internship contract | Belvaux | 6 Months

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

How will you contribute?

This internship is framed within the development of the first Urban Soil Living Lab in Luxembourg, as part of the URSOILL project. The trainee will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into soil assessment and sustainable soil management practices in an urban context.

The internship is designed as a learning and capacity-building experience, where the trainee will be exposed to field and analytical approaches related to soil health, as well as to innovative solutions addressing urban soil challenges such as sealing and contamination. The trainee will work alongside researchers and project partners, contributing to selected activities while developing practical and analytical skills.

You will be mainly involved in:

• Supporting soil sampling campaigns and the pre-processing of soil samples under supervision
• Observing and contributing to the interpretation of physico-chemical and biological soil analysis results
• Assisting in the exploratory assessment of potential soil health solutions, including desealing approaches (e.g. permeable materials) and nature-based depollution strategies
• Contributing to literature reviews to better understand existing solutions, with a focus on their relevance to national and site-specific contexts
• Participating in exchanges with project partners to gain insight into interdisciplinary collaboration within a Living Lab framework

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

Education

• Master’s student in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Completion of relevant university-level courses such as Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Risk Assessment, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Soil Science, Environmental Remediation Technologies, or equivalent
• Interest in soil health, urban sustainability, and nature-based solutions
• Willingness to learn and engage in both field, lab and desk-based activities
• The outcome of the internship may be developed into a Master’s thesis project
• The traineeship must be mandatory and part of the academic programme

Language skills

• Fluency in English both oral and written. French is a strong asset. German or Luxembourgish are an asset.