Internship: Nanomaterial Deposition for Advanced Gas Sensor Applications

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trainee allowance of €450 per month

Hands-on experience with advanced technology

Mentorship from experienced researchers

Job summary

VSParticle B.V. in Delft offers an internship focused on developing nanostructured materials for gas sensors. You'll get hands-on experience with advanced deposition technology and contribute to innovative sensing applications.

This internship suits motivated students pursuing degrees in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, or related fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in nanomaterials and a willingness to work collaboratively in a lab environment. Trainee allowance is €450/month for 6-9 months.

Qualifications

• Motivated student pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Hands-on mindset willing to work in a lab environment.
• Willingness to travel for experimental work.

Responsibilities

• Perform nanomaterial deposition using spark ablation equipment.
• Develop and optimize thin films for gases sensors.
• Analyze and document experimental results.
• Collaborate on sensor integration.

Skills

Strong interest in nanomaterials

Experimental mindset

Basic knowledge of material characterization

Good communication skills in English

Education

Ongoing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Job description

VSPARTICLE (VSP) is an ambitious nanotechnology company that is on a mission to change the world of material development. For the development of clean energy and breakthrough applications, millions of new materials need to be explored.

VSP develops cutting‑edge technology that unlocks and accelerates the discovery of novel materials with advanced properties—materials that can contribute to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges in green hydrogen, gas sensing and batteries.

About the traineeship

We are offering an internship opportunity focused on the development of nanostructured sensing materials for next‑generation gas sensor technologies, in collaboration with VSParticle B.V., a leader in spark ablation‑based nanomaterial synthesis and deposition.

This internship provides hands‑on experience with a state‑of‑the‑art material fabrication technique and its application in emerging sensing technologies for health, environmental, and smart‑device applications.

Project Overview

Gas sensors for health and environmental monitoring require highly sensitive, selective, and stable sensing layers. One promising approach is the use of nano‑porous materials with high surface area and controlled composition.

In this project, you will work with VSParticle’s spark ablation deposition technology, a solvent‑free method enabling the fabrication of high‑purity nanomaterials directly onto sensor substrates. You will contribute to the development and optimization of these materials for use in MEMS‑based gas sensors, targeting applications such as:

• Non‑invasive health monitoring (e.g., detection of VOC biomarkers)
• Indoor air quality sensing
• Smart home and wearable systems

Your Responsibilities

During the internship, you will:

• Perform nanomaterial deposition using VSParticle (spark ablation) equipment
• Develop and optimize nano‑porous thin films (e.g., metal oxides or composite materials)
• Characterize material properties such as morphology, composition, and structure
• Analyze and document experimental results
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers on sensor integration and performance evaluation
• Participate in measurement campaigns at partner sites, including potential travel to collaborators in Germany for electrical characterization and sensor validation.

Job requirements

Your Profile

We are looking for a motivated student with:

• Ongoing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in nanomaterials, thin‑film processing, or sensor technology
• Hands‑on, experimental mindset and willingness to work in a lab environment
• Basic knowledge of material characterization techniques
• Willingness to occasionally travel for experimental work and collaboration
• Good communication skills in English

What We Offer

• Trainee allowance of €450 per month
• Traineeship for 6‑9 months
• Hands‑on experience with advanced nanomaterial deposition technology (VSParticle)
• Exposure to real‑world applications in sensor development
• Opportunity to collaborate with international research and industrial partners
• Potential for short research visits abroad (Germany) within the project scope
• A collaborative environment at the intersection of materials science and engineering
• Mentorship from experienced researchers and engineers

Ready to Apply?

If VSParticle and this traineeship excite you, we encourage you to apply via our career site. Questions before applying? Want to chat more about VSP and the traineeship? Reach out to our People & Culture Manager, Astrid van Doorn – 088‑3080416 [e-mail]