Roger Redondo
MSc Student Internship in Neuroscience Discovery (9 months)
Switzerland, Basel-Town, Basel
We are looking for a student who will investigate the impact of brain circuit specific manipulations on fMRI readouts relevant psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diseases (NDD). The internship will support in vivo imaging activities such as BOLD fMRI, offering the successful candidate a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in cutting-edge optogenetic and biomarker technologies.
As the successful candidate, you will be part of the Discovery section of the Neuroscience department. During the internship you will:
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! Master surgical skills allowing for the optogenetic manipulation of brain circuitry in rodent models
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! Performing fMRI recordings in rodents.
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! Conducting cognitive behavioral assessments, immunohistochemistry
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! Analyzing data and present experimental findings at lab meetings
! Perform literature searches and conclude results in NDD research field
Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
Your career interests are in Biology/ Neurobiology/ Neuroscience, you are motivated
to learn new techniques to explore molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders.
Moreover, you are/have:
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! Enrolled in a Master program at University
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! Considerable practical research experience in in-vivo experiments and animal handling (FELASA B/LTK1 equivalent before the start of internship)
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! Highly motivated to work in a multicultural team with a great interest in acquiring novel techniques and gaining scientific knowledge
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! Fluent in English (writing and speaking)
Information about application documents and starting date:The preferred start date is June 2017 but is negotiable depending upon availability. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter. Optional: Reference letters, transcripts, etc.
Due to regulations, non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents.
Who we are
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 8,500 people from approximately 90 countries work in Basel, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Job facts
Location Switzerland, Basel-Town, Basel | Function Research | Subfunction Other Research | Schedule Full-time | Job level Entry Level | Job type Internship / Student | Division Roche Pharmaceuticals | Posted since 2017/06/26 | Posted until 2017/08/10 | Job-ID 3401951819
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- This is a paid internship.
- Student must be enrolled in academic institution before the internship starts.
http://www.roche.com/careers/jobs/jobsearch/job.htm?id=E-3401951819&locale=en&title=Student+Internship+in+Neuroscience+Discovery+%289+months%29