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Internship : DISCOVERY project Advanced Materials Design

CompanyAGFA
LocationMortsel
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will engage in research focused on advanced materials, formulation, and product/process engineering. They will gain hands-on experience in industrial research and process development.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3359
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Agfa-Gevaert Group develops, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of analogue and digital imaging systems and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector, as well as for specific industrial applications. Although the company generates its entire turnover in business-to-business markets, it also contributes to your everyday life. Whenever you read a newspaper or visit a hospital, the Agfa-Gevaert Group is probably closely involved. The Agfa-Gevaert Group strives to be the partner of choice for imaging and information systems in all the markets in which it operates. The company does this by offering leading edge technology, affordable solutions and innovative ways of working, based on its in-depth understanding of the businesses and the individual needs of its customers. To succeed, investing in innovation and delivering top quality solutions are key. Operating in a responsible, sustainable and transparent way is as important. We are convinced that this is the right approach for the long-term success of our company. Agfa’s headquarters and parent company are located in Mortsel, Belgium.
About the Role

Where better to start your career than with a market leader 

Open the door to learning new skills while working alongside experts in one of our businesses: Healthcare, Graphics or Specialty Products (Materials). Take the first step on an enriching career ladder with Agfa! Agfa offers very attractive and stimulating projects to young global talents. You will get the opportunity to join our international teams and work within a dynamic and multilingual environment.

 

Internship in Advanced Materials Design

  • Discover the thrill of Discovery in your specific area of interest with the focus on advanced materials, formulation and product, process & system engineering.
  • Have a chance to learn from our brightest researchers and technologists.
  • Team up with other talented students and trainees from top universities in Europe.
  • Have the opportunity to test your skills and readiness for real top innovation work.
  • Gain hands-on experience on industrial research and process development.

Discovery Internships in the field of Advanced Materials Design can be in the following research areas:

  1. Polymer, dye and supramolecular synthesis, analytics and technology
  2. Formulation research in coatings, nanopigments, inks and functional fluids
  3. Study of the behaviour of chemical systems related to printing and imaging processes (e.g. inkjet, offset, flexo, medical diagnosis)

 

Your Profile

If you are a student who….

is studying for a Master’s degree in the following disciplines of Material, Polymer Science and Technology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

has a good working knowledge of English (preferred results are min TOEIC 750, min TOEFL 520, CAE C or local advanced examinations, if known)

has obtained good academic results

is ready to give oneself the opportunity to experience a challenging training project with Agfa Discovery for at least 6 months preferably 12

… we would very much like to hear from you

 

What can we offer you?

  • Young talents are offered challenging and innovative projects.
  • Training in the latest R&D practices and methods.
  • Top of the bill research and training facilities.
  • Professional personal skills development in project follow-up, communication, reporting and leadership.
  • Well-located, comfortable apartments for 2 or 3 students in the creative hot spot of Europe Antwerp.
  • Very attractive allowance package.
  • Full administrative support before and during the period of the internship.
  • Due to changes in the Belgian law, we can only offer this opportunity to people enrolled in a European university (+ Switserland, Norway).

 

Location : Agfa Gevaert nv, Septestraat 27, B-2640 Mortsel (Belgium)

 

 

Key Skills
Advanced MaterialsFormulation ResearchPolymer ScienceChemical EngineeringAnalytical SkillsTeam CollaborationResearch SkillsProcess Development
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringTechnology
Benefits
Training in Latest R&D PracticesProfessional Personal Skills DevelopmentComfortable ApartmentsAttractive Allowance PackageFull Administrative Support