Nathalie Esper
Strasbourg
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Master’s student in Chemoinformatics at the University of Strasbourg, passionate about the intersection of chemistry, physics, and data science. Skilled in physicochemical analysis, machine learning, molecular modeling, and quantum chemistry, I aim to apply computational approaches to drug design and materials research. Curious, rigorous, and collaborative, I am seeking a Master 2 internship that will allow me to contribute to innovative research while deepening my expertise in applied computational chemistry.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Flashlab
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted advanced asbestos fiber characterization using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) coupled with EDS, SAED, and X-ray Diffraction (XRD).
- Mastered high-precision sample preparation: matrix dissolution, fiber isolation, ultrafine concentration, and carbon grid deposition.
- Applied thermal, chemical, and mechanical processing to optimize analytical accuracy and minimize contamination.
- Acquired deep expertise in crystallographic, morphological, and chemical analysis of inorganic fibers and complex materials.
Internship
Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics and NMR
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Investigated antimicrobial peptide–lipid membrane interactions using Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).
- Designed and conducted fluorescence quenching assays with NBD-labeled peptides to map membrane binding and dynamics.
- Optimized lipid vesicle preparation and peptide mixtures to study synergistic antimicrobial activity.
- Gained strong expertise in biophysical analysis, membrane modeling, and structure–function correlation of bioactive molecules.
Education
Master - Chemoinformatics
University of Strasbourg
Strasbourg06-2026
Master 1 - CPIAM (Chemistry, Physics, Informatics, analytics and materials)
University of Strasbourg
Strasbourg06-2024
Bachelor - Chemistry
University of Strasbourg
Strasbourg06-2023
Scientific Baccalaureate - SV
Saint Joseph School
Zouk-Mikaël07-2020
Skills
Java
Python
Spartan
Mercury
Conquest
Gaussian
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
skills
- Time management
- Communication
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
Additional Information
- Reading
- Scouting
- Rugby
- Music
- Programming
Timeline
Internship
Flashlab
04.2025 - 07.2025
Internship
Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics and NMR
04.2024 - 06.2024
Master - Chemoinformatics
University of Strasbourg
Master 1 - CPIAM (Chemistry, Physics, Informatics, analytics and materials)
University of Strasbourg
Bachelor - Chemistry
University of Strasbourg
Scientific Baccalaureate - SV
Saint Joseph School