Internship: Optimizing Silane for Silica Types
This internship offers chemistry and engineering students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on R&D experience at Kennispark, located just steps away from the University of Twente campus.
- Employer
- Apollo Tyres Global R&D
- Location
- Enschede City, Enschede, OV
- Pay
- Not listed
- Hours
- Full-time
- Language
- English-friendly
- Apply method
- Company website + Student Jobs form
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Open until
- Not listed
The primary objective of this internship assignment is to evaluate and determine the optimal silane loading required to enhance filler-rubber interaction in rubber compounds filled with different types of silica. Suitable for Bachelors or equivalent degree in Chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer technology or material science. Good command of English. Internship allowance ranging from EUR 600 to 850 per month, based on a full-time position.
Student context in Enschede
Located in the innovative heart of Enschede, this internship at Kennispark is perfectly positioned for students from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Kennispark is a premier Dutch innovation hub situated right next to the main UT campus, making it incredibly convenient to transition from your lectures or lab sessions straight to your internship. This proximity allows you to balance your academic commitments while gaining hands-on R&D experience in polymer technology and chemistry.
Enschede offers a vibrant and welcoming environment for international students. After a day of researching silane and silica interactions, you can easily cycle to the bustling Oude Markt in the city centre. This central square is the social heart of Enschede's student life, packed with lively terraces, student pubs, and affordable dining options. For English-speaking students, the local community is highly accommodating, ensuring you will feel right at home both on campus and in the city. Commuting is a breeze, with excellent bike paths connecting the campus, Kennispark, and the residential areas.
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