Internship | MIDDEN Energy efficiency in industry

MIDDEN refers to Manufacturing Industry Decarbonisation Data Exchange Network, an initiative developed and coordinated by TNO and PBL (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency). It is a knowledge exchange platform for the energy transition of the Dutch industry and is used to facilitate system integration studies and the development of industry roadmaps in relation to deep decarbonisation. MIDDEN goes deeper than other knowledge sources, and it is acknowledged as the shared source for industry, government, local authorities, technology suppliers and consultants. Dutch industries actively contribute to and benefit from MIDDEN.

In the past years, TNO and PBL have teamed up with universities through the MIDDEN project to create a robust knowledge base for decarbonisation options in the Dutch energy-intensive industry, supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement. This internship will contribute to the continuous development of the MIDDEN knowledge base, particularly in the topic on energy efficiency in industry. More information about the MIDDEN knowledge base can be found here: MIDDEN-database - Energy.nl

In this internship, you will be intensively trained to analyse and derive energy efficiency options and potential for specific industries, on a plant level and at subsector level. You will directly consult, under guidance, companies and experts from TNO, PBL and universities on energy efficiency.

The fixed duration of the MIDDEN internship is six months. After successful completion of the internship, you will receive a certificate of ‘MIDDEN expert’ and two years of access to MIDDEN events.

What we require is a background in process technology, chemistry or physics and an eager interest to both dive into the specifics and keep overview to select the information that matters. Mastering the English language is required and preferably also Dutch. In addition communication skills and perseverance are required. The internship is suitable for a master thesis or master graduation research project, as it will have a strong research component.

You will be based at TNO Energy Transition Studies (Amsterdam). TNO supports a hybrid way of working whereas upon agreement with your supervisor, you will work certain days at the office and the other days from home. During the internship you will work approximately three days per week at the office. The general internship remuneration and conditions of TNO apply to the internship. You will possibly have to sign a confidentiality agreement. The anticipated starting date is September 2022.

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