Phd Internship/rise - The Role Of Microglial Lipid Metabolism In Neurodegenerative Disease (12 Months)

Roche UK

Basel, Switzerland
Maintaining diverse assays with ipsc-derived microglia
Background in cellular neurobiology or neuroimmunology
Proficiency in cell culture and biochemistry techniques
The RiSE program offers talented graduate and medical degree students the opportunity to be fully integrated into Roche's interdisciplinary R&D environment

Job Summary

  • The RiSE program offers talented graduate and medical degree students the opportunity to be fully integrated into Roche's interdisciplinary R&D environment.
  • This project investigates the link between microglial lipid accumulation and their cellular dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease using advanced techniques.
  • Candidates will be hosted and mentored by a Roche scientist who will guide them through their research and provide necessary infrastructure.

Matching Summary

The RiSE program offers talented graduate and medical degree students the opportunity to be fully integrated into Roche's interdisciplinary R&D environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintaining diverse assays with iPSC-derived microglia
  • Background in cellular neurobiology or neuroimmunology
  • Proficiency in cell culture and biochemistry techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Independent and proactive work style
  • Willingness to collaborate in dynamic research environment
  • Experience with live cell imaging and confocal microscopy

Key Requirements

  • Graduated less than one year ago OR enrolled in PhD/Medical degree
  • Letter from academic supervisor supporting application required
  • Non-EU/EFTA citizens must have mandatory internship certificate

Work Rights

Non-EU/EFTA citizens require mandatory internship certificate from university

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