Your department and team
The Neural Signaling section within the Neuroscience and Rare Disease department (NRD) is located in Basel. The overarching goal of the Neural Signaling Section is to move forward drug discovery projects, from target assessment to early clinical phase, in the therapeutic area of neurodegenerative diseases.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with two labs, consisting of scientists,
research associates and two interns, working on two different neurodegenerative diseases but interested in a common pathway that you will be exploring. The focus of this position is to understand the molecular mechanism underlying processing of proteins involved in neurodegeneration.
Your tasks and responsibilities (max 5)
You will perform laboratory activities such as cell lines maintenance, treatment and biochemical experimentation.- You will prepare samples and in close collaboration with other technical experts, you will perform protein analysis.
- You will implement new assays or optimize existing protocols based on literature search to meet the needs of the project.
- You will prepare data, analyze, interpret and present the data in the lab meetings
Your profile (max 5)
- You are currently enrolled at university (studying master degree in biological science) or freshly graduated in 2023.
- You are excited about performing laboratory experiments, learning techniques and
motivated to perform research on cellular neuroscience
- You have hands on experience on iPSC maintenance (neurons and microglia), protein
biochemistry such as SDS PAGE, Immunoprecipitation, western blot, ELISA and experience in preparing samples for mass spectrometry or similar
- You have the ability to design, perform and report the experimental data in high quality
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Your Advantages (fixed)
- Flexible working hours & Attractive compensation package
- Access to world class research facilities
- Guidance from expert scientist in learning & performing new techniques
- Possibility to contribute to publication
- Strong scope for networking with large pool of scientists
Your Application (fixed)
Please upload your curriculum vitae specific to this position.
Keep in mind that this internship is only directed at people who are currently enrolled at university or freshly graduated.
Start
As of now or according to agreement.
Ideally for 1 year in Basel. This position is suitable for students looking for a full time
internship. We are excited to see your application!
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
