Job Information
- Organisation/Company: ARCNL
- Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics; Physics » Applied physics; Physics » Chemical physics; Chemistry
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline: 14 Dec 2026 - 15:54 (UTC)
- Country: Netherlands
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: 40.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Work Activities
ARCNL welcomes motivated students who are eager to gain hands-on research experience through an internship or thesis project. Are you studying physics, chemistry, materials science, computer science or another related field? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of fundamental science and industry applications? Then we invite you to apply for an internship or thesis project at ARCNL.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline at a European university.
- Curious, creative, and enthusiastic about experimental and/or theoretical research.
Work environment
ARCNL performs fundamental research, focusing on the physics and chemistry involved in current and future key technologies in nanolithography, primarily for the semiconductor industry. While the academic setting and research style are geared towards establishing scientific excellence, the topics in ARCNL’s research program are intimately connected with the interests of the industrial partner ASML.
The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 100 people, including around 65 ambitious (young) researchers from around the globe.
Working conditions
Completing an internship or thesis project at ARCNL offers you the opportunity to:
- Explore areas of fundamental physics tied directly to industry applications;
- Work at the cutting edge of nanolithography technology;
- Access state-of-the-art equipment in our laboratories in Amsterdam;
- Connect with like-minded people across scientific disciplines.
For more information about our research groups and topics, visit arcnl.nl/research.
More information?
For further information about the position, please contact Marjan Fretz: [contact details available in the full listing]
Application
Your open application should include:
- A current CV;
- A motivation letter describing the group(s) you would like to work with and your specific research interests or ideas for a possible project.
You can respond to this vacancy online. Online screening may be part of the selection.
Diversity code
ARCNL is highly committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures. We recruit and select on the basis of competencies and talents. We strongly encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.
Commercial activities in response to this ad are not appreciated.
