Int-2502 – Internship In Aerosol Jet Printed Antennas

Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.01.2025 on in BELVAUX

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.

https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The surge in electronic devices in our environment is largely supported by printed electronics. Compared to conventional electronics, printed electronics enable simpler and faster fabrication. They also allow for the creation of mechanically flexible devices and support fabrication on substrates with complex shapes.

At LIST, we have been inkjet printing various types of electronic devices, including piezoelectric energy harvesters (https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TC05228C), haptics (https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202200147), and antennas (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2023.101685). While inkjet printing is a well-developed method, it has its drawbacks, such as the limited availability of electronic inks and challenges in printing on substrates with complex shapes. To address these limitations, we recently began working on a complementary method called aerosol jet printing.

In this project, we will develop aerosol-jet printed antennas. The work will be highly multidisciplinary, involving the development of the printing process for Ag and Cu conductors, the electrical characterization of the printed structures in the GHz frequency range (using a vector network analyzer), and the printing and characterization of a Bluetooth antenna.

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Development of the aerosol-jet printing process for Ag and Cu inks
• Microstructural characterization of the printed structures
• GHz-range characterization of electrical properties

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Be an MSc student in materials science, chemistry, physics, electronics or similar.

Experience and skills

• Have a strong taste for experimental work.
• Previous experience with printed electronics is an asset

Language skills

• Good level both written and spoken English

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.

Apply online

https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/interns/

Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

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.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Supervisor: Dr. Sebastjan Glinsek (sebastjan.glinsek@list.lu)