Department In the research group “Advanced Catalysis” of the department Technology & Innovation of SABIC Europe in Geleen, we are continuously looking for enthousiastic HBO trainees with affinity for the challenging interplay of groundbreaking chemistry and its possible application in current or future processes of SABIC. The “Advanced Catalysis Group” monitors the new developments in the area of catalysts for polyolefin preparation. Besides this, we are also exploring the fundamental processes that take place when using these catalysts. The Challenge Investigation towards new polyolefins. The organic-preparative trainee period will involve the synthesis and mechanical testing of new polyolefins to be obtained using the latest existing catalysts. The project involves an interesting combination of (1) polymer synthesis on small bench scale followed by larger scale experiments using automated high pressure reactors, (2) polymer characterization and (3) mechanical testing of the products. As a trainee, you will get familiar with all aspects of the polymer production process. The assignment as trainee/intern is typically for a period of 4-6 month, starting as soon as possible. Your Profile HBO student with a synthetic chemical background. Independent worker, shows initiative, is able to communicate and present in international team environment. Please note it’s not possible to apply for an internship if you already finished your education and you’re no student anymore. Further Information For further information you can contact: Rob Duchateau Chief Scientist Chemistry, Catalysis & Operations T +31 6 27845008 E Rob.Duchateau@SABIC-Europe.com Chemistry that matters SABIC, headquartered in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemicals, fertilizers, plastics and metals. We supply these materials to other companies, who use them to make products on which the world has come to depend. In Europe, SABIC employs over 6,000 professionals and is running 6 world-scale production sites and 4 technology & innovation centers. We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are: Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (Netherlands) Bergen op Zoom (The Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium). Based upon this strong fundament, we are a key producer of olefins, polyolefins, engineering thermoplastics resins, films and sheets in Europe. The essence of SABIC is about powering ambition. Through what we do and how we to it, we power the ambitions of our customers, the society in which we operate, our business partners and our employees. Our focus puts our customers’ success at the heart of what we do. It also fuels individual development. It is grounded in a deep understanding of what customers want and what we can best offer them. To achieve this we strongly invest in our most important asset – our employees. We want to help you develop a career with us that challenges you in ways that really make you come alive. Make your career happen with SABIC.