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1. Internship | Mapping metal behavior in Dutch peatlands

Locatie: Utrecht

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Uren per week: Fulltime - 40

Internship | Mapping metal behavior in Dutch peatlands

About this position

Peat soils cover 9% of the Netherlands and are essential for climate regulation, and resilient landscapes. They also bind toxic metals. However, climate change, land subsidence, and shifting water management alter geochemical conditions, which impacts how metals are stored or released into groundwater and surface waters. In this internship, you will help uncover how metals are stored and transformed in Dutch peatlands using a variety of laboratory techniques. Your work will support the identification of areas at risk of future contamination and inform strategies to protect water resources.

What will be your role?

You will take the lead in characterizing peat soils collected from different regions of the Netherlands. Your focus will be to determine how trace metals are bound within these soils. You will also perform soil-column experiments that stimulate changes in the water table, allowing you to study how drainage and flooding influence metal mobility.

You will be part of the Geochemistry team within the Hydrology and Reservoir Engineering Department at the Dutch Geological Survey. The team works on questions related to groundwater quality and the environmental impact of anthropogenic materials, and we look forward to supporting your project.

What we expect from you

You are a Master's student with a strong interest in environmental geochemistry and, ideally, some laboratory experience. You are curious, enjoy learning new methods, and can work independently while also collaborating well within a team. Most importantly, you are motivated to contribute to understanding how peatlands respond to environmental change.

What you'll get in return

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It's not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That's why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO , where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities , such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don't receive an OV-card.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow's world. Read more about TNO as an employer .

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion .

The selection process

After the first CV selection, the application process will be conducted by the concerning department. TNO will provide a suitable internship agreement. If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact the contact person mentioned below.

Important to be aware of before applying:

• • 2) the internship takes place as part of the programme of the study.

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Then we'd like to hear from you! Please contact us for more information about the job or the selection process.