IAESTE Internships

Location

Switzerland

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

CH-2025-000256

Students Requirements

General discipline

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Material Engineering and Sciences

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

Languages

English Good (B1, B2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

ONLY students in Europe are eligible to apply (passport can be EU and non-EU).

Work Details

Duration

36 - 52 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.10.2025 - 31.12.2026

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

2100 CHF / month

Working Hours

42.0 per week / 8.4 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE LC Zurich

Cost of lodging

850 CHF / month

Cost of living

1650 CHF / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

Any student with Non-EU/EFTA nationality needs an official letter from their university, confirming that the internship is compulsory (required for visa/work permit).

Work description

The FHNW School of Engineering and Environment supports companies and institutions in their innovation projects. Every year, around 250 new research and development projects are launched with business partners. More than 300 employees in 12 institutes generate knowledge and solutions that are made accessible for industries and markets. Our successful technology and IT research is also characterized by cooperation with national and international research partners.The Institutes of Polymer Engineering (IKT) and Polymer Nanotechnology (INKA) conduct industry focused applied R&D projects in the areas of polymer synthesis, surface structuring on the micro and nanoscale, chemical (surface) functionalization, coatings, plasma treatments and plasma coatings, and bulk modification through additives and fillers.The topic of the internship will deal with the investigation of structure property relation of new materials. The investigation includes also the chemical synthesis of capsules, nano particles, processing thereof, and further material development.Salary varies depending on study progress: Bachelor students earn 2100 CHF, Bachelor graduates 2300 CHF and Master graduates 2500 CHF.

Deadline

19.09.2025