IAESTE Internships

Location

Germany

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

DE-2025-2090-5

Students Requirements

General discipline

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Physics and Physical Sciences

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

Experimental Physics/Applied Physics

Languages

English Good (B1, B2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

-

Work Details

Duration

8 - 12 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Holidays

24.12.2025 - 01.01.2026

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

992 EUR / month

Working Hours

39.0 per week / 8.1 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE

Cost of lodging

500 EUR / month

Cost of living

992 EUR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

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Work description

The atomic masses of exotic nuclei provide key information for the understanding of nuclear structure and astrophysics. At the Fragment Separator (FRS) at GSI, exotic nuclei are produced by projectile fragmentation and fission at relativistic energies, separated in-flight and range-bunched. At the FRS Ion Catcher experiment (FRS-IC) (https://www-windows.gsi.de/frs-ion-catcher/), nuclides are thermalized and stopped in a Cryogenic Stopping Cell (CSC), transported via versatile RFQ beamline to a Multiple-Reflection Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer (MR-TOF-MS) for high precision mass measurements or isobar and isomer separation. The FRS-IC also serves as a prototype for the future Ion Catcher at the Super-FRS.We are offering an exciting research opportunity for bachelor’s or master’s students interested in ion mass spectrometry, gas-phase chemistry, and ion manipulation techniques. This role focuses on contributing to the development and optimization of advanced experimental setups for studying ions and their reactions in the gas phase. Students will work on refining ion control methods, such as trapping, guiding, and energy manipulation, to enable precise experimental conditions and high-resolution measurements. Through this project, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge spectrometers, high-vacuum systems, and ion optics. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of researchers will allow you to explore fundamental principles of ion chemistry and contribute to groundbreaking studies in the field. This position is ideal for students eager to merge their knowledge of physics and chemistry with experimental techniques to push the boundaries of modern analytical science.Potential learning outcomes for the intern: 1. Advanced Knowledge in Ion Mass Spectrometry: Develop expertise in the principles and applications of ion mass spectrometry, including ion manipulation techniques such as trapping, guiding, and focusing.2. Hands-On Skills with Experimental Instrumentation: Gain practical experience working with high-vacuum systems, ion optics, and spectrometry tools to study ion behavior and gas-phase reactions.3. Problem-Solving and Research Collaboration: Enhance your ability to design and execute experiments, troubleshoot complex systems, and work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Deadline

14.04.2025