Are you a Chemistry or Material Science student which is looking for an internship or a graduation assignment? Are you ready for the challenge to research new pigment dispersion chemistries for UVgel inkjet printing? We are looking for an enthusiastic student to investigate the fundamental chemistry behind pigment dispersion stability for UV-curable inkjet inks.
Your assignment
Pigment dispersions are an important component in many advanced ink and coating technologies. Their performance depends on the complex interactions between pigments, formulation ingredients and processing conditions.
During this internship, you will investigate pigment dispersion systems for UV-curable inkjet applications, with the aim of developing a better understanding of the factors that influence their properties, performance and stability. You will combine literature research with hands-on laboratory experiments to prepare and characterize different pigment dispersion systems. By systematically varying selected formulation and processing parameters, you will investigate how these parameters affect the resulting dispersion.
Your activities may include:
- Studying relevant literature on pigment dispersion and colloid chemistry
- Preparing pigment dispersions on laboratory scale
- Exploring different formulation concepts and processing conditions
- Characterizing dispersions using relevant analytical techniques
- Evaluating dispersion stability and performance over time
- Applying selected dispersions in representative ink formulations
- Analyzing experimental results to identify important relationships and trends
The ultimate goal is to develop a better fundamental understanding of pigment dispersion systems.
Your profile
- You have a research background in chemistry, or materials science
- You have a strong interest in colloid chemistry, and surface interactions
- Preferably you have experience or knowledge in colloid chemistry
- Is curious about understanding why formulations behave the way they do
- Can independently troubleshoot experiments and propose new hypotheses
- 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; start date is flexible
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
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 Yuanyuan Zhan, tel. +31 625659167. If you have any questions about the internship in general, please contact careers@cpp.canon.