IAESTE Internships

Location

United Arab Emirates

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

AE-2025-22-RISE

Students Requirements

General discipline

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Environmental Engineering/Sciences
Material Engineering and Sciences

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Nanotechnology
Inorganic Chemistry
Nanotechnology

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

Excellent written skills, & a commitment to collaborative research in a multidisciplinary environment are also required.Technical Writing (Ability to draft reports, publications, and presentations in a clear &concise manner) The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical & problem-solving skills, the ability to interpret complex data, and experience with software tools for data analysis.Data Analysis & Interpretation (Proficiency in using software like Origin, MATLAB, Image J, CASA XPS)

Work Details

Duration

12 - 16 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

3200 AED / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 8.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE UAE

Cost of lodging

900 AED / month

Cost of living

3200 AED / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

2 intakes only: 1-Sep-25 or 1-Oct-25.Official weekends at University of Sharjah are Fridays and Saturdays.Interested applicants must read the attached Brief Information on Incoming Interns 2025.

Work description

Research Group: Center DirectorResearch Center: Center for Advanced Materials ResearchThis internship will focus on the design, synthesis, and evaluation of advanced nanomaterials for seawater electrolysis, aiming to overcome critical challenges in green hydrogen production. The project will address key scientific questions related to the development of corrosion-resistant electrode materials capable of operating efficiently in saline environments. The intern will:-Develop nanostructured catalysts with tailored active sites, focusing on enhancing oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) kinetics.-Investigate the role of polyatomic anion passive layers in mitigating chloride ion-induced corrosion during electrolysis.-Utilize state-of-the-art techniques such as XPS, SEM, XRD, Raman, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to study material structure, stability, and charge-transfer dynamics.-Evaluate materials under real-world conditions, assessing their long-term stability and efficiency in seawater electrolysis cells.-Collaborate with computational models to predict and validate optimal material configurations for catalytic performance and durability.The project will be conducted within a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to interact with researchers specializing in renewable energy technologies. The intern will lead specific tasks while contributing to the team’s overarching goals, providing both independence and mentorship in this cutting-edge research.

Deadline

11.03.2025