Electrocatalysis: CO₂ Reduction Internship in Materials

TNO; Geleen; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 7,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jong TNO membership

Travel expense support

Study leave (8 hours per internship月)

Internship stipend 615€ / month

Job summary

TNO offers an internship at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science and clean technology. You will design, test and improve electrode materials, translate results into insights, and help bring CO₂ conversion closer to practical application.

You will investigate copper-based catalysts and explore how electrode design and operating conditions influence performance. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform experiments, optimize conditions, analyze performance, and

Qualifications

• Internship length: at least 6 months, ideally during MSc.
• Strong interest in energy transition and sustainable technologies.
• Previous hands-on experience working in a lab.
• Curious, proactive, and able to tackle complex challenges.
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a team.
• Clear English communication.
• Students from materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build your scientific foundation: explore literature on CO₂ electroreduction and copper-based systems for ethylene production.
• Create and improve electrode materials: design and fabricate novel electrodes; investigate materials and processes that improve conductivity, selectivity, and durability.
• Run experiments and uncover insights: perform electrochemical CO₂ reduction experiments; optimise operating conditions (temperature, feedstock flow, current density); analyse performance (efficiency, selectivity, stability).
• Collaborate, communicate and shape the project: discuss results with a multidisciplinary team; present findings in reports and presentations.

Job description

TNO offers an internship at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science and clean technology. You will design, test and improve electrode materials, translate results into insights, and help bring CO₂ conversion closer to practical application.

You will investigate copper-based catalysts and explore how electrode design and operating conditions influence performance. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform experiments, optimize conditions, analyze performance, and