Student Internship in Neuroimmunology in Basel

At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are brave in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.

The Neuroscience Discovery group in Basel is responsible for the identification and validation of targets, the selection and characterization of drug candidates, as well as the scientific aspects of projects aiming at the identification of new medicines for diseases of the central nervous system. Our task is to support ongoing research projects using molecular pharmacological methods in order to understand the mode of action of novel compounds.

• Have the responsibility of characterizing a knock-out mouse model of a known neuroinflammatogen. In particular, your work will focus on evaluating the integrity of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in these animals. State-of the art cell biology techniques including confocal microscopy will be used.
• Evaluate the effect of neuroinflammation on the integrity of the BBB and test the effect of small molecule compounds on the maintenance of and the integrity/permeability of the BBB.
• Prepare brain samples and analyze them using fluorescence microscopy (epifluorescence and confocal) to evaluate BBB leakiness.
• Be part of a team of 3 biologists under the supervision of a laboratory head Learn

Depending on your motivation and engagement we will provide you with an excellent learning experience in a dynamic global organization:

• You will gain meaningful professional experience and the field of Neuroimmunology.
• You gain a cross-functional insight into global research organization.
• You will have the opportunity to develop considerably on a personal level, to start building your network and to leave a mark for potential future ventures.

We are keen to discover talents who are passionate about learning and show great curiosity in discovering new things. At the Roche Headquarter site in Basel/Kaiseraugst, employees from over 90 countries are doing now what our patients need next. We contribute our share towards achieving our mission and to make our vision of personalized healthcare happen. We offer you a multicultural workplace in a modern environment, which at the same time requires you to be open-minded and adaptable. You provide us with examples that prove your ability to cultivate collaborations with different partners. This also means that you continuously contrast your results with others and acknowledge the benefit of teamwork and communications. As an intern you will be a member of the Roche Interns Network that offers you chances to connect, have fun and get to know Basel, in the heart of Europe.

We are looking for a high-energy Master student enrolled at a university or in the penultimate or last year of study or at the “Year in Industry” junction of your studies. Your study background is biology, biochemistry, molecular biology student or a related field.

• a self-motivated and independent thinker with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the desire to work in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment
• fluent in English (writing and speaking)
• feel comfortable in working with Mice
• previous Neuroscience experience is a plus

The preferred start date of the internship is November 2018. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.

Due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens have to provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents.

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