Bsc/Msc: Chemistry Internship - Connecting the dots: from kinetics to physical properties

Are you a HBO/WO student who is looking for a graduation assignment? Are you ready to change our way of working in ink development? We are looking for you!

Your assignment
UV-curable inks have been developed for the graphic market allowing numerous highly valued applications. Canon has been very successful with the development of the UVgel technology that is utilised in the Colorado printer family.  Within Canon we have the ambition to transform our way of working from pragmatic ink screening to a model based way-of-working. Together with the University of Amsterdam we are therefore working on complex kinetic models that capture all the chemical processes taking place during the conversion of monomer to polymer. These models are currently based on simplistic ink recipes and still differ tremendously from our real inks. We are looking for a student who can help us develop a model-informed way of working, a smarter approach to finding a suitable ink recipe with a new ingredient. We do not want to wait until our models are fully “ready”; instead, we aim to learn by applying model-informed experiments. This approach will allow us to understand what we need from the models while simultaneously advancing our ink development process.

We are seeking a motivated student eager to contribute to this innovative project. If you are passionate about advancing experimental methods and excited to work on real-world problems while gaining hands-on experience, we invite you to join us in transforming our approach to ink development. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of UVgel technology!

Your profile •    You have a background in chemistry and have affinity with polymers
•    You are experienced with materials characterization, for instance by NMR, IR, rheometry 
•    You are a result-driven and self-motivated team player
•    You are available for 5-9 months for a minimum of 4 days per week.

What’s in it for you?
•    A challenging assignment with skilled coaching •    Internship/Graduation compensation of €500,- per month
•    Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an ‘OV-weekcard’
•    The possibility to network with professionals inside and outside your field of expertise, thanks to our diversity of disciplines which you will work with
•    With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work.

Interested?
Are you interested in this assignment? Please click on the button 'apply now' where you can upload your resume and motivation letter.  If you would like to receive more information concerning this assignment, please contact Luuk van der Velden tel. +31 (0)77 359 2227. If you have any questions about the internship in general, please contact Milou Geelen, + 31 6 25653192.

What do we stand for?

We develop and manufacture high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market as part of Canon, a global leader in imaging technologies. With around 3,300 employees across three continents and our headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands, we innovate to create high-quality solutions that add color to the world. Guided by the philosophy of Kyosei—living and working together for the common good—our culture is built on openness, collegiality, trust and stability. We empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact.

With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work. 

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