IAESTE Internships

Location

United Arab Emirates

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

AE-2026-26-RISE

Students Requirements

General discipline

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

General
Nanotechnology
Analytical Chemistry

Languages

English Good (B1, B2)

French Good (B1, B2)

French Good (B1, B2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

Awareness of laboratory safety rules and ability to follow them.Ability to perform simple electrochemical experiments after training (e.g., CV, LSV, DPV).Basic skills in preparing solutions, dilutions, and handling laboratory glassware.

Work Details

Duration

12 - 16 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.09.2026 - 31.12.2026

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

3000 AED / month

Working Hours

36.0 per week / 9.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE UAE

Cost of lodging

900 AED / month

Cost of living

3000 AED / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

The start date is fixed at either 1-Sep-26 or 1-Oct-26.Please read the attached document and follow the instructions rigorously.

Work description

Research Group: Pure and Applied Chemistry Research Group Research Center: Applied Biotechnology CenterThe research project focuses on the fabrication, modification, and analytical evaluation of electrochemical sensors for environmental and biochemical applications. A major component of the work involves developing new sensing platforms, particularly for the detection of heavy metals and clinically or environmentally relevant biomarkers. Electrochemical techniques—including cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and square-wave voltammetry (SWV)—will be routinely employed to investigate electron-transfer processes, surface accumulation behavior, and sensor performance. Another core part of the research will be the preparation and optimization of graphite- and graphene-based electrodes, including nanocomposite modifications (e.g., metal oxides, zeolites, or carbon-based nanomaterials), in line with established methodologies used in the research groups of Prof. Abdelnasser Kawde and Dr. Abdelaziz Elgamouz. You will optimize electrode formulations, evaluate fabrication parameters, and systematically assess analytical performance indicators such as sensitivity, selectivity, linear range, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantitation (LOQ), repeatability, reproducibility, and operational stability. Extensive physicochemical characterization of materials will also form a substantial part of the project. Techniques such as FTIR, XRD, XPS, FESEM, nitrogen adsorption–desorption (BET), ICP-OES, and others will be used as needed to correlate structural, morphological, and compositional features with electrochemical behavior and sensing capability.You will conduct day-to-day laboratory experiments, maintain proper documentation of procedures and results, prepare scientific reports, and present weekly progress updates. Routine laboratory duties may be required when relevant to the research activities. You will work collaboratively with researchers across the University of Sharjah, including postdoctoral fellows, PhD candidates, MSc students, and BSc students. Depending on your academic level and experience (e.g., PhD candidate or second-year MSc student), you may also be assigned to provide close supervision and mentorship to undergraduate students involved in the project.Willingness to learn material characterization techniques (FTIR, XRD, SEM).Keep organized laboratory notes and record data accurately.Assist in preparing electrode materials (mixing, grinding, drying).Help in running routine electrochemical measurements.Support senior researchers with sample preparation.Participate in simple data analysis and reportingPerform basic laboratory housekeeping and follow safety procedures.Attend weekly project meetings and give short updates on progress.

Deadline

22.04.2026