EMBL TechDev Internship Programme
EMBL TechDev Internship Programme
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Your role
EMBL is among the worlds highest ranked scientific research organisations aimed to explore the secrets of life. EMBL integrates 29 member states and has six research sites in Heidelberg Barcelona Grenoble Hamburg Cambridge (Hinxton) and Rome. EMBL in addition to being a centre of excellence in research has during its 50 year history contributed important technological and engineering advances to support life science research.
EMBL has been at the forefront of numerous engineering and microscopy breakthroughs significantly advancing imaging technologies and enabling new biological discoveries. Some of the key innovations developed at EMBL include confocal and light-sheet microscopy to enable high resolution biological imaging; cryo-electron tomography improvements for visualizing intracellular macromolecular structures at near-atomic resolution and synchrotron beamline instrumentation that allow determination of protein structures at atomic resolution.
TheEMBL TechDev Internship Programmeis a scientific visitor scheme designed to provide early-career students/researchers (prior to embarking on a PhD) with a passion for technology and tool development an opportunity to gain hands-on training experience through participation in ongoing cutting-edge projects in this area at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). The interns will have access to world-leading research laboratories mentorship from leading scientists and exposure to interdisciplinary research in the life sciences. It aligns with EMBLs ongoing research programmeMolecules to Ecosystemsthat seeks to deepen our understanding of life by examining biological systems across various scalesfrom individual molecules to entire ecosystems. A major aspect of ongoing efforts at EMBL is to develop the required cutting-edge instrumentation tools and technologies necessary to undertake such research effectively.
The primary objectives of the programme are to offer technology minded interns:
- a well mentored and training focused stay designed to encourage a career path in interdisciplinary scientific research
- a practical and immersive experience in a collaborative international and interdisciplinary research environment
- a platform to develop technical and analytical skills through direct involvement in EMBLs ongoing technology development research projects
You are
- a student enrolled in a recognised university pursuing aBachelorsorMastersdegree in engineering physics mathematics or computer sciences and related discipline and/or
- an unaffiliated recent graduatewith a Bachelor/Master degree from the abovementioned disciplines (a degree completion certificate must be submitted as part of the application)
Contract length:
varies depending on project (see project list on website)
Salary:
discussed with host after successful application
Why join us
Do something meaningful
By choosing a Trainee/Internship at EMBL you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankinds greatest challenges. Please watch the video below to learn more about EMBL and how our work makes a difference. Whatever your role you will be contributing towards these challenges.
Campus life & benefits:
Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns
Free shuttle bus to and from work (Hinxton & Heidelberg)
On-site library
Subsidised on-site gym: Hinxton only
Subsidised on-site cafeteria(s)
Casual dress code
Extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: On-site nursery and holiday clubs on campus
Accident at work insurance
What else you need to know
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
.Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
