Int-2653 - Internship - Innovative Chemical Vapor Deposition of Conjugated Polymer Thin Films for Energy Applications

Description
**Internship contract - 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.04.2026 on | Belval**:
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**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:
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.

**How will you contribute?**:
As part of an FNR-INTER-ANR project, we look for our next intern

Conjugated polymers combine tunable optical and electronic properties with great potential for energy conversion and storage devices. However, their poor solubility limits integration into practical systems. LIST has developed a **Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)** method to synthesize these polymers directly on various substrates, overcoming solubility issues.

This internship focuses on the **CVD synthesis of Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)** on powder materials using an adapted **fluidized bed reactor**. The student will:

- Develop and optimize CVD parameters for polymer growth on powders.
- Characterize the resulting materials using Raman, UV-Vis-NIR, MS, AFM, and SEM.

This project will contribute to ongoing research on advanced conjugated polymer coatings for sustainable energy systems.

An internship report written in **English** will be required at the end of the training period.

**Education**
- Master student in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related fields.

**Experience and skills**
- Prior research experience in the fields of Conjugated Polymers, Fluidized Bed Reactors or Powder dry coating will be an asset.
- Possess a strong taste for experimental work.

**Language skills**
- Good level written and spoken English. French would be an asset.

**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 such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;
Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 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 for a full time internship, 11 public holidays per annum, flexible working hours,

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

That's a compulsory traineeship (not a job shadowing or a voluntary traineeship).

**Application procedure and conditions**:
We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Languages English Education Master Experience 0+ years