IAESTE Internships

Location

Belgium

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

BE-2026-025-UGE

Students Requirements

General discipline

Biotechnology

Completed Years of Study

4

Fields of Study

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

-

Work Details

Duration

25 - 52 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.10.2026 - 31.05.2027

Holidays

24.12.2026 - 31.12.2026

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

300 EUR / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 5.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

Trainee with the help of the LC.

Cost of lodging

150 EUR / month

Cost of living

300 EUR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

Only candidates with EU citizenship (EEA or Swiss) (or dual EU nationality) are eligible, as the internship duration exceeds 90 days under Belgian visa regulations. Unfortunately, applications for shorter durations (up to 90 days) cannot be considered.

Work description

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant was established in 2008 and currently has more than 175 employees.We work in a unique, open innovation pilot and demonstration facility for process development, scaling up and (trial) production of bio-based products and processes, from laboratory to multi-ton scale.We combine a wide and flexible range of modular unit operations with a team of highly qualified and experienced bio-process engineers and technicians to translate laboratory-scale bio-based processes into cost-effective industrial processes. Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant wants to be the workplace where all employees can grow and use their full potential. We offer a pleasant atmosphere, value and reward initiative, hard work and commitment.********TOPIC 10: From woody biomass to biobased pyrazine monomers: Sustainable glutamic acid fermentation and downstream processingAvailable from October 2026Project description:Within the project BIOPYRANIA, a ground-breaking approach using a new class of biobased pyrazine monomers is introduced. Incorporating pyrazine in polyesters gives unprecedented properties, including the potential for added chemical functionality and improved material characteristics. These pyrazines are synthesised from amino acids, which in their turn are produced via fermentation, answering the challenge of creating sustainable products. Attributing to their sustainability, European second-generation woody biomass is used to feed the fermentations.Within this project, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is responsible for the translation of the lab-scale fermentation, producing glutamic acid, to a scalable process. Furthermore, downstream processing (DSP) of the produced glutamic acid needs to be implemented. As an intern, you will be involved from the start of the project, implementing the fermentation at Bio Base and developing the subsequent DSP from lab to pilot.This internship will take place at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, a leading institution known for bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial application. BBEPP is a state-of-the-art facility, with a wide and flexible range of modular unit operations to enable high-quality research.

Deadline

27.07.2026