Internship in Stem Cell Biology
Are you a curious and motivated student who would like to learn more about in vivo stem cell research and its use in translational medicine? Do you want to be part of a department that works with various animal models of disease to develop stem cell therapies that could be leading to a novel treatment for, among others, Parkinson’s disease and Type-1 Diabetes? Then apply for a 6 months internship and join our department Stem Cell imaging and Pharmacology at Novo Nordisk A/S in Måløv, Denmark.
The position
During your internship you will support our efforts in testing stem cell efficacy in vivo in different areas, with a focus on neuroscience projects. You will be involved in assessing the feasibility and stability of motor behaviour tests in models of neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, you could also possibly be involved in other ongoing projects, supporting our technicians’ team in their tasks, which include surgical procedures, dosing animals with substances, blood sampling and imaging. We will provide you with all necessary training to allow you to start your projects confidently and support your wishes to learn more.
- Internship period: 6 months (possible to prolong for 6 additional months).
- Working hours: Full-time (min. 25 and max. 37 hours a week).
- Start date: Preferred August 2021.
- A Danish full-time work permit is required.
Qualifications
We are looking for an intern who is passionate about stem cell research and in vivo work.
- You are an excellent student and are currently enrolled either in your bachelor or master’s degree in veterinary medicine, cell biology, human biology, biochemistry, bioengineering or a similar field of studies.
- You have completed a FELASA certification and have some hands-on experience within in vivo studies.
- You have a keen interest in working with animals.
- You are familiar with Excel and have flair for IT.
- We expect you to be fluent and willing to communicate in English,
- You are able to manage multiple tasks in parallel (with supervision) and have a sound personal judgement to take decisions during your daily work.
As a person, you are an outgoing team player with a strong personal drive and dedication. We expect you to have a well-structured and diligent approach at work, thrive in an innovative environment and bring a can-do attitude. Finally, you must have a strong work ethic and be willing to take responsibility for your own projects and progress.
About the department
You will be part of a dedicated team of scientists, laboratory technicians and student workers, focusing on the translation of stem cell-based therapies into the clinics. Promising proof-of-principle studies show that stem cell therapies can address unmet medical needs in a wide range of indications (e.g. implantation of dopaminergic neurons to treat Parkinson’s disease, or beta-cells to treat Type-1 Diabetes). At our department, we conduct studies in animal models of disease to assess the efficacy and feasibility of cell transplantation methods, to support the progress of various projects, and contribute to the development of treatments that could change the lives of millions of patients around the world.
Contact
For further information, please contact Research Scientist, Maria Pereira, at MJXP@novonordisk.com / +45 30755386 or Director, Rikke Bjerring Skyggebjerg, at RKEA@novonordisk.com / +45 30751205.
Deadline
30 June 2021.
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
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