Internship: Single-Particle Plasmonics & Surface Chemistry

AMOLF; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 12,186 - 14,597; Full time

Job summary

AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering an internship focusing on quantifying surface chemistry using single-particle plasmonic sensing. Candidates must be enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, chemistry, or a related field, and availability for at least five months is preferable. The internship features hands-on research in a supportive environment that encourages diversity and inclusion.

In this role, you will conduct experiments to study the optical responses of nanoparticles and contribute to innovative research projects in a dynamic research setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in a relevant field.
• EU nationality or study in the Netherlands required.
• Internship must be mandatory for your curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Use dark-field scattering setup to measure optical spectra of nanoparticles.
• Correlate measurements with TEM to determine particle shapes.
• Modify surface chemistry to quantify nanoparticle sensitivity.

Skills

Ability to conduct experimental measurements

Familiarity with transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Proficiency in data analysis

Education

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

Job description

AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering an internship focusing on quantifying surface chemistry using single-particle plasmonic sensing. Candidates must be enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, chemistry, or a related field, and availability for at least five months is preferable. The internship features hands-on research in a supportive environment that encourages diversity and inclusion.

In this role, you will conduct experiments to study the optical responses of nanoparticles and contribute to innovative research projects in a dynamic research setting.