Internship: Core-Shell Gold Nanoparticle Stabilization

AMOLF; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 5,580 - 16,740; Full time

Job summary

AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering an internship focusing on stabilizing gold nanoparticles with core-shell architectures. Interns will investigate how protective coatings can improve thermal stability using advanced spectroscopy techniques. Ideal candidates are Master's students in relevant fields and must be available for at least five months.

The internship involves hands-on research opportunities and aims to foster an inclusive environment encouraging diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Must have nationality of an EU-member state or be a student in the Netherlands.
• Internship must be a mandatory part of your curriculum.
• Availability for at least five months is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how coating gold nanoparticles can improve their thermal stability.
• Study core-shell nanoparticles using single-particle spectroscopy.
• Conduct photothermal heating experiments using a picosecond laser.

Education

Master’s program in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field

Job description

AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering an internship focusing on stabilizing gold nanoparticles with core-shell architectures. Interns will investigate how protective coatings can improve thermal stability using advanced spectroscopy techniques. Ideal candidates are Master's students in relevant fields and must be available for at least five months.

The internship involves hands-on research opportunities and aims to foster an inclusive environment encouraging diverse applicants.