Phd Internship In Neuromuscular Disorders Lab For 12 Months - Rise

Roche

Basel, Switzerland
Not specified
Culturing complex cell models and organoids
Live cell imaging techniques
Electrophysiology and mea experience
Roche is offering a 12-month PhD internship in its Neuromuscular Disorders Lab, part of the RiSE program aimed at postgraduate students looking to gain industry experience in cutting-edge research. The position seeks candidates with a background in muscle cell biology, neuroscience, or life sciences, who are eager to expand their technical skills in a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • This internship offers a highly competitive opportunity for postgraduate PhD and medical degree students to integrate into Roche's interdisciplinary industry R&D environment.
  • The role involves meticulously studying how agrin pathway activation influences NMJ stability and muscle contractile function using human NMJ disease models.
  • Participants will be mentored by dedicated Roche scientists and gain access to cutting-edge lab infrastructure including 3D live imaging and multielectrode arrays.

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Roche is offering a 12-month PhD internship in its Neuromuscular Disorders Lab, part of the RiSE program aimed at postgraduate students looking to gain industry experience in cutting-edge research. The position seeks candidates with a background in muscle cell biology, neuroscience, or life sciences, who are eager to expand their technical skills in a collaborative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Culturing complex cell models and organoids
  • Live cell imaging techniques
  • Electrophysiology and MEA experience
  • Advanced image analysis software proficiency
  • Basic molecular biology techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Statistical software proficiency in R or Python
  • Interest in AAV-based technologies
  • Manuscript preparation experience
  • Collaborative network participation

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in PhD or medical degree program
  • Must be enrolled at university for 50% of duration
  • Thesis cannot be defended in first half of internship
  • Background in muscle cell biology or neuroscience
  • Non-EU/EFTA citizens require mandatory internship certificate

Work Rights

Non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide university certificate stating internship is mandatory

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