Modernbiosensors and lab-on-chip devices depend on robust surface chemistry for theselective detection of biomolecules and cells. At imec, these bio-interfacesare a key enabler for advanced health technologies that combine microfluidics,photonics, and sensing on chip. Examples include platforms for label-free cellcharacterization in cell therapy workflows and photonic waveguide-based systemsfor monitoring organ-on-chip models. Optimizing functional coatings in thesemicrofluidic environments is therefore essential to achieve high sensitivity,specificity, and reproducibility.
In thisinternship, the student will help develop and optimize surfacefunctionalization protocols for next-generation biosensing platforms thatoperate with microfluidic channels. The work will involve preparing and testingtailored surface coatings, evaluating antibody immobilization and targetcapture, and comparing strategies to improve assay performance. The studentwill also contribute to methods for assessing the quality of thebiofunctionalized surfaces, with a focus on reproducibility, stability, androbustness. To support this, the project will combine laboratory experiments anddata analysis using physical characterization, fluorescence imaging, andstatistical design-of-experiments. The overall goal is to build robust antibody-basedinterfaces that improve the performance of biosensors and related lab-on-chipsystems.
This internshipoffers 4-12 months of hands-on research experience in imec's multidisciplinaryinnovation environment. It is well suited for a student with an interest insurface chemistry, bio-interface engineering, or microfluidics, and offers theopportunity to gain practical experience with advanced analytical techniquesand experimental design. The project includes independent laboratory work underclose supervision, combined with data analysis and scientific reporting. Theresults will contribute to advanced biosensing technologies for diagnostics,cell therapy, and personalized medicine.
Type of internship: Master internship, Bachelor internship
Duration: 4-12 months
Required educational background: Bioscience Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Physics, Other
University promotor: Philippe Vereecken (KU Leuven)
Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Thijs Roebroek (< email deleted for security reasons >)
The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-192. Mention this reference code in your application.
Imec allowance will be provided.
Applications should include the following information:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
In thisinternship, the student will help develop and optimize surfacefunctionalization protocols for next-generation biosensing platforms thatoperate with microfluidic channels. The work will involve preparing and testingtailored surface coatings, evaluating antibody immobilization and targetcapture, and comparing strategies to improve assay performance. The studentwill also contribute to methods for assessing the quality of thebiofunctionalized surfaces, with a focus on reproducibility, stability, androbustness. To support this, the project will combine laboratory experiments anddata analysis using physical characterization, fluorescence imaging, andstatistical design-of-experiments. The overall goal is to build robust antibody-basedinterfaces that improve the performance of biosensors and related lab-on-chipsystems.
This internshipoffers 4-12 months of hands-on research experience in imec's multidisciplinaryinnovation environment. It is well suited for a student with an interest insurface chemistry, bio-interface engineering, or microfluidics, and offers theopportunity to gain practical experience with advanced analytical techniquesand experimental design. The project includes independent laboratory work underclose supervision, combined with data analysis and scientific reporting. Theresults will contribute to advanced biosensing technologies for diagnostics,cell therapy, and personalized medicine.
Type of internship: Master internship, Bachelor internship
Duration: 4-12 months
Required educational background: Bioscience Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Physics, Other
University promotor: Philippe Vereecken (KU Leuven)
Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Thijs Roebroek (< email deleted for security reasons >)
The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-192. Mention this reference code in your application.
Imec allowance will be provided.
Applications should include the following information:
- resume
- motivation
- current study
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
