Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography (ARCNL) 
Amsterdam, Netherlands Offer Summary
ARCNL in Amsterdam invites students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in physics, chemistry, materials science, computer science, or related fields to apply for an internship or thesis project. The role offers hands‑on research in computational imaging and nanolithography, with access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and collaboration with industry partner ASML. Applicants should be curious, creative, and enthusiastic about experimental or theoretical work. The internship is full‑time (40 hrs/week) and includes opportunities to explore fundamental physics tied to semiconductor technology. Interested candidates should submit a CV and motivation letter via the ARCNL website.
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Project Description
Work Activities
ARCNL welcomes motivated students who are eager to gain hands-on research experience through an internship or thesis project. Are you studying physics, chemistry, materials science, computer science or another related field? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of fundamental science and industry applications? Then we invite you to apply for an internship or thesis project at ARCNL.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline at a European university.
- Curious, creative, and enthusiastic about experimental and/or theoretical research.
Work environment
ARCNL performs fundamental research, focusing on the physics and chemistry involved in current and future key technologies in nanolithography, primarily for the semiconductor industry. While the academic setting and research style are geared towards establishing scientific excellence, the topics in ARCNL’s research program are intimately connected with the interests of the industrial partner ASML.
The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 100 people, including around 65 ambitious (young) researchers from around the globe.
Working conditions
Completing an internship or thesis project at ARCNL offers you the opportunity to:
- Explore areas of fundamental physics tied directly to industry applications;
- Work at the cutting edge of nanolithography technology;
- Access state-of-the-art equipment in our laboratories in Amsterdam;
- Connect with like-minded people across scientific disciplines.
For more information about our research groups and topics, visit arcnl.nl/research.
More information?
For further information about the position, please contact Marjan Fretz: m.fretz@arcnl.nl
Application
Your open application should include:
- A current CV;
- A motivation letter describing the group(s) you would like to work with and your specific research interests or ideas for a possible project.
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