Int-2507 – Internship In The Identification Of Bio-Active Compound From Plants

Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | first semester.2025 in HAUTCHARAGE

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?

You are part of the Biotechnologies and Environmental Analytics Platform (BEAP). BEAP makes state-of-the art monitoring, analytical, computational and modelling resources accessible to internal users as well as external partners, such as industry, public stakeholders and academics. It offers a unique combination of high-level expertise, state-of-the art instruments and fully equipped labs for environmental analysis, integrative biology.

With the advent of the bio-economy, plants, plant cells and vegetal residues from agricultural or industrial activities are prospected for compounds that have activities contributing to the development of sustainable products in different industrial sectors.

Within BEAP plant cell cultures are established, maintained and used for the production of such added value compounds, In parallel multiple projects are run in which agricultural or industrial residues are studied for the extraction of valorizable fractions. The current internship will contribute to this by providing identifications of plant metabolites within a running project.

The main tasks within this internship are:

• The extraction of metabolites from plant matrices
• Sample preparation prior to LC-MS analysis
• Analysis of LC-MS data; identification using our in-house database or available spectral data
• Literature search to contribute to the validation of identified compounds as being bio-active

You’ll learn the principles of metabolomics, acquire experience in laboratory work and in the use of dedicated software packages for the identification of metabolites. As part of the BEAP team you’ll also participate and present during group meetings, acquiring skills that will contribute to your general development.

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

Education

• Master student (M2) in biology, biochemistry, bioprocessing or related fields.

Experience and skills

• Any previous experience with liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry is a benefit
• Interest or education in upcycling, sustainability, circular economy or related topics
• Aptitude to solve riddles, enigmas and puzzles

Language skills

• Good level written and spoken English and French

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.