Internship in Neuroscience Discovery Biomarker (all genders)

The position is located within the Molecular & Imaging Biomarker Group in the Neuroscience Discovery organization at Ludwigshafen (Germany) and is planned for 6-9 months beginning in February/March.

The talented intern will make substantial contributions to the development of new biomarker approaches for neurodegenerative diseases in a collaborative research environment. A primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to develop and optimize ligand-binding assays, e.g. ELISA, with a focus on protein biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.Previous lab experience would be an asset

Key Objectives

• Plan, execute, analyze, and interpret experiments to support research activities under the supervision of an awesome mentor.
• Plan details of experiments and maintain a lab notebook.
• Operate scientific equipment (e.g. microplate readers, automated liquid handlers) and utilize software tools to analyze and interpret data.
• Contribute to team meetings and discussions and present results to the Molecular & Imaging Biomarkers team.

Qualifications

• Master level student (undergraduate) in neuroscience or related life science field.
• Affiliation to university is required for the entire duration of the contract.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English (written and oral) are required.
• High scientific rigor and commitment.
• A high degree of flexibility and curiosity.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to present scientific activities and results.

The position can also be offered as a working student position if desired.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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