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.
Matching Summary
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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