Internship position in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry (Master student)

Within the Department of Precision Health, Dr. Torsten Bohn, Head of the Nutrition & Health Research Group (NUTRIHEALTH), aims to explore the intricate relationship between diet and health. For the current project, we focus on understanding how dietary components may affect genetic expression through the action of microRNAs. With the goal of uncovering pathways involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome, mainly through inflammation and oxidative stress.

For the current project related to molecular biology, we are offering a 6-month paid Master (2)-Student internship. The internship should be part of the mandatory curriculum of the student. The main tasks of the student will be to work on an in vitro set up, which includes cell culture work, hands-on experience on gastrointestinal digestion models, and RT-Q-PCR as part of the day-to-day work.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working with cell cultures
• RNA extraction and PCR
• Bioinformatics/statistical analysis of the data
• Join in writing a high-level scientific paper
• Discuss results within group & other researchers
• Participate in project meetings & organization
• Give presentations at local institute level
• Join other group-based activities.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current master student in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics or similar
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in the laboratory
• Prior experience with cell culture and/or PCR
• Experience with bioinformatics will be an asset
• Good communication skills in English in oral and writing

WHAT WE OFFER

• Students have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary & international scientific environment, benefitting from diverse exchanges with other students and scientists in and across the department.
• Hands-on experience in common laboratory techniques
• An environment allowing further training in a variety of health-related domains, fostering the acquisition of horizontal skills around presentation & communication skills, scientific English, statistical data evaluation, and visualization.
• A close link to clinical, statistical & data analysis teams.