Explore cutting-edge materials science in one of Europe’s top research institutes!
🏢 Host Organisation
Electronic Ceramics Department (K5)
Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) – Ljubljana, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Website: https://www-k5.ijs.si/sodelavci/prof-dr-hana-ursic-nemevsek/
The Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) is the leading Slovenian research organisation, dedicated to advancing natural sciences, engineering, and technology. The Electronic Ceramics Department (K5) conducts pioneering research on functional ceramics, oxides, and smart materials used in sensors, actuators, microelectronics, and energy applications.
💡 About the Internship
This Erasmus+ research traineeship offers students a unique opportunity to participate in ongoing scientific projects and gain practical laboratory experience in advanced ceramic materials.
You will be involved in:
🔬 Synthesis and processing of advanced ceramic and oxide materials
⚡ Characterization of electrical and functional properties
🧪 Experimental design, data analysis, and materials evaluation
🤝 Collaborating with experienced researchers and PhD students
🌍 Contributing to international research projects in applied materials science
The internship provides hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities, ideal for students pursuing a career in materials science, nanotechnology, or applied physics.
📅 Internship Details
- Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia 🇸🇮
- Duration: 3 months
- Period: 5 January 2026 – 1 April 2026
- Commitment: Full-time
- Flexibility: Exact period can be adjusted according to Erasmus+ requirements (approx. 89 days).
🧪 What the Institute Offers
✅ Supervised laboratory training in modern facilities
✅ Mentorship from experienced researchers and PhD candidates
✅ Access to interdisciplinary, international research environment
✅ Participation in ongoing EU-funded materials research projects
✅ A welcoming, student-friendly environment in the heart of Ljubljana
👤 Candidate Profile
We welcome motivated students studying:
🧩 Materials Science and Engineering
⚙️ Physics or Chemistry
🔋 Electrical Engineering
🧫 Nanotechnology
Or related scientific disciplines.
Requirements:
💬 English level: B2 or higher
🎓 Education: Bachelor or Master student
✨ Passion for experimental research and teamwork
🧠 Curiosity and motivation to learn about smart and functional materials
No prior experience required.
💶 Compensation
This is an unpaid Erasmus+ internship, but participants can receive an Erasmus+ mobility grant through their home university.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV, Motivation Letter, and preferred internship dates to:
📧 hana.ursic@ijs.si
Subject line: Erasmus Internship Application – Electronic Ceramics Department (K5)
📅 Application Deadline
15 December 2025
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