Research Intern

Job Description

About Canon Production Printing

Canon Production Printing is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech production printers and workflow software for the commercial printing market. It is a part of Canon, a renowned technology company focused on empowering people to push the boundaries of image possibilities.

With a presence on three continents, Canon Production Printing employs approximately 3,300 people (as of late 2022) and has its global headquarters in Venlo, Netherlands.

More information about Canon Production Printing is available at cpp.canon.

Job Description: Developing Sustainable UVgel Inks for Inkjet Printing

This graduation assignment offers a challenging opportunity for an Organic Chemistry student to contribute to the development of sustainable UVgel inks for inkjet printing applications.

The Goal: To synthesize and characterize functional polymers for use in a new generation of UVgel inks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesize a range of functional polymers: This includes working with different monomers and adjusting molecular weights to achieve desired properties.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of syntheses: Utilize analytical techniques such as NMR and IR spectroscopy to assess the quality and success of the synthesized polymers.
• Correlate polymer properties to crosslinked material properties: Investigate the functionality of the polymers for crosslinking via photopolymerization, observing how polymer properties influence the characteristics of the crosslinked material.

Desired Profile:

• Research background in chemical synthesis, preferably polymer synthesis.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques: Including DSC or IR spectroscopy.
• Result-driven, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Availability for 5-9 months, working a minimum of 4 days per week.

Benefits:

• Challenging assignment with skilled coaching.
• Internship/Graduation compensation of €500,- per month.
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an OV-weekcard.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in various fields.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your knowledge of organic chemistry and polymer science to develop sustainable printing solutions with a leading technology company.