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CompanyShell
LocationAmsterdam
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will investigate the use of Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to improve the interpretation of GC×GC measurements. They will refine classification methodologies for complex hydrocarbon mixtures and assess the identification of highly branched species.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
442
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Jiffy Lube International recently named M.C.,LLC "Franchisee of the Year"for the organization’s leadership and dedication to the Jiffy Lube brand. The esteemed "Franchisee of the Year" award is presented annually to the franchisee who best exemplifies the values and attributes that are core to the Jiffy Lube brand, including commitment to their customers through the development and growth of their employees, appearance of both the interior and exterior of their service centers, and demonstrated operational excellence. "M.C., LLC not only delivers an exceptional customer experience, they have also taken on leadership roles by dedicating resources toward piloting new programs, products and services on behalf of the Jiffy Lube system of more than 2,000 service centers,” said Steve Ledbetter, president of Jiffy Lube International. M.C., LLC was instrumental in working with ride share partners to develop a program that was implemented nationwide. A Jiffy Lube franchisee for several decades, M.C., LLC owns and operates service centers in several markets including San Francisco, Boston, Providence, Portland and Los Angeles. The entity is a proven leader within the Jiffy Lube network,continuously investing in industry innovation while upholding the highest standards among its service centers across the country. “We are proud to represent the brand and while we currently have 95 Jiffy Lube service centers, we are continuing to grow our footprint,” said Marc Fanticola, president of M.C., LLC. “The entire M.C., LLC team consistently strives to provide the best possible service to our customers every day, every visit and we look forward to continuing to serve those drivers who depend on us to keep their vehicles on the road.“ About Jiffy Lube Jiffy Lube International, Inc. (“Jiffy Lube”),with more than 2,000 franchised service centers in North America, serves approximately 20 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit www.JiffyLube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care. About Shell Oil Company Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Royal Dutch Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 90,000 employees in more than 80 countries. We deliver a diverse range of energy solutions and petrochemicals to customers worldwide. These include transporting and trading oil and gas, marketing natural gas, producing and selling fuel for ships and planes, generating electricity and providing energy efficiency advice. We also produce and sell petrochemical building blocks to industrial customers globally, and we are investing in making renewable and lower-carbon energy sources competitive for large-scale use. In the U.S., we operate in 50 states and employ more than 20,000 people delivering energy in a responsible manner. For more information,visit www.shell.us. com
About the Role
, Netherlands


Worker Type:

Interns (Fixed Term) (Trainee)


Posting Start Date:

October 21, 2026


Job Description:

Intern assignment

Describe the responsibilities and activities related to the Assignment. If relevant, relate these activities to the requirements for completion of the Internship as set by the Institute of Education. Include details of department where the Internship will be carried out.

 

6-months MSc-level internship at Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam, Hydroprocesses Technology Team

 

Project Title: Enhanced Interpretation of GC×GC Measurements Using Density Functional Theory Density Functional Theory (DFT)

 

 

Goals and objectives

Comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography (GC×GC) separates hydrocarbons according to molecular size in the first column and polarity in the second column, resulting in a two-dimensional compositional map. For GTL products, Shell has developed specialized classification methods that assign product yields to hydrocarbon families based on carbon number and degree of branching.

At higher carbon numbers, however, molecules with different branching patterns increasingly overlap and can no longer be distinguished reliably. Furthermore, the current classification provides little information on branch location. Such structural information is important for predicting product roperties such as cloud point, pour point, and viscosity, and may provide valuable insights for catalyst development. This project will investigate whether Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations can support the interpretation of GC×GC data and improve hydrocarbon classification. Specific objectives are:

  • Refine the current classification methodology by distinguishing molecular classes that currently overlap, such as tetra- and penta-branched paraffins or ethyl-methyl substituted paraffins.
  • Assess whether highly branched species (e.g., penta-, hexa-, and hepta-branched paraffins) can be identified more reliably, particularly in highly dewaxed products.
  • Explore whether branch-position distributions can be inferred for lower carbon numbers and whether suitable descriptors can be developed to differentiate catalyst performance and selectivity.

 

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Key Skills
Density Functional TheoryGC×GCChromatographyHydrocarbon classificationData interpretationMolecular modelingChemical engineeringAnalytical chemistry
Categories
Science & ResearchEnergyEngineering