Farm Carbon Toolkit is offering current DTP students the opportunity to work on their Farm Carbon Calculator.
PIPS Opportunities
Below are listed some PIPS opportunities that the DTP is alerted to ad-hoc throughout the year. There are many more PIPS opportunities available; please see the main ‘How do I find a PIPS’ page for the full options for finding a PIPS.
The Royal Institution – Deadline 23rd May 2023
The Royal Institution is looking for a PhD student to join The Public Programme for a three-month internship to gain experience in science engagement and outreach. This internship will run concurrently from June to September 2023, for exact dates please see attached job descriptions.
The Royal Institution – Deadline 23rd May 2023
The Royal Institution is looking for a PhD student to join the Science in Schools programme for a three-month internship to gain experience in science education and outreach. This internship will run concurrently from June to September 2023, for exact dates please see attached job descriptions.
The Royal Institution – Deadline 23rd May 2023
The Royal Institution is looking for a PhD student to join The Family Programme for a three-month internship to gain experience in science communication and engagement. This internship will run concurrently from June to September 2023, for exact dates please see attached job descriptions.
New Phytologist Foundation
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Executive Editor and senior publishing staff in publishing of the journals New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet.
The New Phytologist Foundation is an independent, non-profit-making organization dedicated to the promotion of plant science.
Azotic Technologies
Azotic Technologies Ltd is an innovative Biotech company specialising in the development and commercialisation of novel microbial biostimulants for the agricultural sector.
Lilium – Oxford
Job role: Protein Engineer
Location: Westbourne Park, London
Position: Full-time, available from April onwards
There is no deadline advertised but the position is likely to start from April, so don’t delay your application!
Company overview:
LiliumX are a recent University of Oxford spinout that drives innovation in bispecific antibody R&D against cancer. We believe that current bispecific antibody R&D is outdated and focused only on limited known biology. We break free of this limitation by using our highly modular high throughput protein platform to discover novel target combinations to make first-in-class bispecific antibodies with entirely new mechanisms of action.
Project overview:
Covalent conjugation technologies allow for the modular assembly of complex proteins, enabling the production of bispecific antibodies at high combinatorial scales. The aim of the project is to derive a new peptide-protein conjugation technology that has beneficial features in generating novel bispecific antibodies.
You will work in collaboration with the biochemistry team to deliver this project. This will involve:
- Computational design and selection of protein modifications allowing covalent
conjugation - Use of high-throughput DNA cloning methodologies to produce plasmids for protein
expression - Optimising purification methods and perform biochemical and biophysical
characterisation for protein constructs - Suggest and implement novel ideas related to the project
You will work primarily on this project, but may be expected to perform other roles within the
biochemistry team as required. By the end of the internship, you will be expected to be
working independently taking the lead on project direction, generate accurate reports and
give presentations to the team.
Required experience and skills:
- Experience in working with molecular biology techniques, particularly modern DNA
cloning methodologies - Experience in protein biochemistry, including recombinant protein expression and
purification - Motivation to challenge and learn new skills and knowledge
- Experience in computational protein engineering using open-source bioinformatics tools, structural prediction software, such as AlphaFold, and molecular dynamics simulations.
- Experience in using an automated liquid handlers
How to Apply:
Email us with your CV and your interest in applying at careers@liliumx.com
CABI
CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International) is an international not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. We bring science-based agricultural knowledge to millions of smallholder farmers helping to increase their yields and adopt data-driven approaches to support informed decision making.
CABI is the only organisation worldwide that incorporates a dedicated publishing arm and an independent science media organisation alongside conducting its own scientific research and applying practical expertise in digital and other approaches to reach farmers and other stakeholders.
Digital Development in CABI is comprised of several themes of work, including Data Policy and Practice, Digital Advisory Tools, and Modelling and Data Science. Using our expertise in digital development, we turn data and science-based knowledge into actionable, practical information that addresses real needs such as helping to prevent and tackle invasive crop pests. This helps to transform smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and helps agricultural and environmental professionals be more effective in their work. Under Data Policy and Practice we develop tools and data-driven approaches to sustainable development. Our core strengths in Data Policy and Practice help donors address problems related to data management.
Data Policy and Practice Internship
CABI is looking for a curious and enthusiastic individual with hands-on experience working with data during their PhD/DPhil, who is interested in addressing problems related to data governance, data management and learning more about the non-technical aspects of maximising value gained from data.
The intern would support a growing portfolio of data policy and practice projects related to our expertise outlined in the section above. As a Data Policy and Practice Intern you will be welcomed into a highly collaborative team where your questions and ideas will be embraced and valued. Specific tasks/activities relating to the role will depend on project needs at the time the intern joins the team. However, we will aim to co-create the internship experience with the intern as much as possible.
The internship is most suitable for a student who has worked with data and analytics during their PhD, has an interest in expanding their data experience across the data skills framework, and who has as interest in international development, agriculture, the environment, and/or health.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Significant hands-on experience working with data (e.g., collecting, publishing, accessing, standardising, classifying, or visualising data)
- Significant desk research experience (e.g., critically evaluating existing literature and synthesising information)
- Interest in learning more on the non-technical aspects of gaining value from data, such as building communities of practice and incentive systems
- Interest working in data policy, data management, and international development
- Interest in change management
- Interest in approaches to solving complex problems and developing solutions, such as human centred design and systems thinking
- Awareness of FAIR data principles and scientific data standards
- Fluency in English
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal characteristics
- Willingness to embrace new approaches and technology
- Curious and creative
- Good interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Flexibility when faced with change
- Accurate; attention to detail and quality
To apply, please see the advertisement on CABI iRecruit. Please contact Dr Tom Chaloner (t.chaloner@cabi.org) if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. |
OZBRIUM – Cambridge
OBRIZUM Group was established in 2015 to transform digital learning. We are a Cambridge-based EdTech company at the forefront of the AI-led eLearning revolution. Our founders discovered that the amount of information we need to consume and apply is increasing exponentially. However, existing eLearning methodologies — which present information linearly — cannot scale with this rapidly increasing body of global knowledge, and will eventually collapse.
Recognising this market need, we have developed an AI-led adaptive learning tool, OBRIZUM, that can tailor learning to meet needs of each learner in real time. When it comes to learning, we don’t believe in ‘one-size-fits-all’: our technology allows learners to take their own, unique journey through content, increasing knowledge-transfer and reducing times-tocompetency.
Our cutting-edge adaptive, non-linear approach represents the future of digital learning and
corporate training, and we are looking for motivated, capable interns who share our values to
join our team.
Lead Contact
Name Michelle Ware, PhD
Email michelle@obrizumgroup.com
Project Outline
Intern projects will support the onboarding processes of creating adaptive on-demand
training programmes for Blue-Chip clients. Projects will be flexible depending on the needs
of the onboarding department at the time and the interests of the intern.
Activities could include:
- Supporting the creation of eLearning programmes on our adaptive learning portal for various Blue-Chip clients, including biotech companies
- Working with a content partner to create programmes for retail
- Helping to create learning content such as multiple choices questions
- Testing and experimenting with our portal and relaying your findings to the team
- Working with our in-house business intelligence tool to gain insights into the performance of programmes
- Promoting biotech programmes to scientists
Essential Skills
We ask that our interns:
- Have a scientific background
- Are highly-organised and motivated
- Have an ability to communicate strongly both in writing and in person
- Possess excellent project management skills
- Are capable of working well independently, as well as part of a team
Skills Developed
The student will gain a greater understanding of how eLearning programmes are developed.
By the end of their internship, they will be confident with all aspects of creating a successful
eLearning programme. The intern will also have a deep understanding of how non-linear,
adaptive learning works and how this way of learning is disrupting corporate learning.
Key skills developed include organisation, problem-solving, and project management.
The start date is flexible: we accept intern students throughout the year.
Placement can be virtual or at the Cambridge office
QIAGEN – Manchester
Overview
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions to transform biological materials into valuable molecular insights. QIAGEN sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective molecular testing workflows. QIAGEN provides these workflows to more than 500,000 customers around the world. QIAGEN employ approximately 6,000 people in over 35 locations worldwide. Our mission is to make improvements in life possible by enabling our customers to achieve outstanding success and breakthroughs in life sciences, applied testing, pharma and molecular diagnostics. Our commitment to the markets, customers and patients we serve drives our innovation and investment in all areas where our Sample to Insight technologies are required. The exceptional talent, skill and passion of our employees are key to QIAGEN’s excellence, success and value.
Project Outline
At QIAGEN Manchester we focus on delivering solutions which facilitate personalised healthcare. You will join a highly motivated team working on developing Molecular Diagnostic PCR-based assays.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, plan and perform studies for individual research project to support the development of new
diagnostic products - Ensure that experiments are completed to the required quality and regulatory standards
- Analyse and present results in written reports
- Work as part of the product development team to ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment
Requirements
- University degree and currently completing a PhD in a relevant field
- Experience in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, primer design, dPCR, NGS)
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Planning and problem solving
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
Skills developed during placement - Work experience in a professional environment
- Experience in new molecular biology techniques
- Day to day work following quality and regulatory standards
Number of placements offered: Flexible
Possible Timeframe: Start dates are flexible, the placement should last for a period of 3 months
Submit your application (CV & cover letter) to the following contacts at QIAGEN:
(please include the following in email subject: PhD placement – “your name”)
James Curran (James.Curran@qiagen.com)
Brandon Foster (Brandon.Foster@qiagen.com)
Oxford University Innovation
Oxford University Innovation (OUI) is the technology transfer company of Oxford University. Each year, OUI receive hundreds of invention disclosures from the University, many resulting in new patents.
Opportunities we offer you in our internship:
OUI has created an exciting opportunity for an internship working in our Licensing & Ventures (L&V) group. During your time with OUI, you will work on real world technology transfer and commercialisation projects. Working with the rest of the L&V team and university researchers you will:
- Understand new technologies
- Research potential markets and industries
- Evaluate commercial opportunities and the
market landscape.

As an OUI intern you will also:
- Develop and implement sales & marketing strategies
- Create marketing materials to promote, pitch and license the technology
- Identify and contact senior executives
- Pitch to prospective customers
- Be involved in any resulting licensing negotiations.
At OUI, you will gain a wealth of experience in the commercialisation of projects, receive training and mentoring to develop your technology transfer skills and build awareness and understanding of the key approaches and requirements of this exciting industry.
Skills and experience you need to bring:
You should be enrolled on a degree or postgraduate programme; in any discipline, have an enquiring mind and a keen interest in how university research can create positive societal or environmental impact.
You will demonstrate a passion for entrepreneurship and enterprise, and ideally possess some experience in related activities.
You will also need to demonstrate excellent social relationship management skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
You must be able to demonstrate that your internship will be fully funded by an approved
third-party scheme and be available to work 3-month full-time

How to apply
Please send your CV and an accompanying letter to Leigh.Rees@innovation.ox.ac.uk.
- This is an open call with no specific deadline
- OUI has adopted hybrid working and you will be expected to work at least 50% of your time in the Oxford office.
The Royal Institution – Apply by July 18 2022
The Royal Institution are looking for three PhD students to join their Digital Team for a three-month internship to gain experience of digital media and science communication. These internships will run consecutively from September 2022 to July 2023, with some flexibility around exact start dates.
You will be based at the Royal Institution offices in Mayfair, London. Working closely with all members of the Digital Team, this role will support the Ri’s digital content production and platforms. Depending on the candidate’s interests and experience, we will provide some basic training in audio and video production. A typical day will include: creating science engagement content for our social media platforms, helping film and livestream events, helping manage our YouTube channel and develop our podcasts and working on our social media and digital offering around the world famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES.
This placement is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about digital media and harnessing its’ potential to communicate science to diverse and global audiences.
The opportunity is only open to PhD students who are eligible for an internship as part of their PhD programme and receive a stipend from their Doctoral Training Programme (DTP). Please check with your university/DTP to ensure funding is available before applying.
For more information, please visit our website to download the full job description and person specification. Send your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words explaining why you are interested in the internship and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruitment@ri.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 18 July 2022.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 25 July.
Royal Institution – Apply by 12 Apr 2022
The Royal Institution is looking for a PhD student to take on an internship as a Science Presenter Intern in our Young Scientist Centre for a 3-month placement to gain experience of presenting to a group of young people in an engaging, educational environment and to receive training in science communication. The internship is from May to July 2022, with some flexibility.
The successful intern will:
- Present hands-on science workshops to young people in the LYSC.
- Research and develop hands-on science experiments for Ri social media content.
- Work with the YSC team to develop content for other Ri activities.
For more information about our internship programme and details on individual placements, timeframes and how to apply, please see our website; https://www.rigb.org/about-us/work-with-us
The closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to 9am Tuesday 12 April 2022
Interviews are now planned for 26 & 27 April.
Please note, the Ri offers placements for students who are enrolled on a research degree under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme funded by Research Councils including the BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC.
You will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered. [Note from the DTP Co-ordinator, Catherine Liddle: You will normally be sent a form to complete. Please forward this onto me, email: WRDTP@leeds.ac.uk]
The role is based in Central London; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement.
[Note: The RI will cover the travel cost of one return journey to the placement. The DTP PIPS allowance for travel and accommodation is £1,000 over the 3 month period. You will therefore need to find additional sources of funding to pay for accommodation in London for the duration of this placement.]
If you have any queries or need any further information about the Ri or these opportunities, please contact us at recruitment@ri.ac.uk
Kind regards,
Rakhshanda Hussain
HR Coordinator
Working days: Tuesday – Friday
Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS
t: 020 7670 2907
Niche medical writing – Apply anytime
Niche Science and Technology Ltd have recently advertised some medical writing roles for new PhD graduates. See post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6904758177192370176
They can also potentially take our students on PIPS placements. Have a look at their website:
If you are interested in exploring a PIPS opportunity with them, please contact our alumnus (2021 graduate), Ben Stevenson directly for an informal discussion, email: ben.stevenson@niche.org.uk
ABPI industry/academic links – Apply by 31st March 2022
Background information
Every two years ABPI, as the trade association of the UK pharmaceutical industry, monitors the training interactions pharmaceutical companies have with UK universities. These include undergraduate placements, PhD studentships and postdoctoral fellowships.
Collaborations between industry and academic institutions will also be identified and highlighted as part of this project.
Project offered
We are seeking a PIPS student to apply their scientific and project management experience in a policy context. The output of the project will be an interactive report for publication by ABPI and a slide set which can be used in presentations which highlight the contribution the pharmaceutical industry makes to the training of young people.
The project will be supervised by Andrew Croydon, Director of Skills & Education and Examinations, ABPI.
Timing
The project is ideally to be started around April-June 2022 but there could be some flexibility applied on discussion.
Location
The ABPI office is based at 105 Victoria St, London SW1E 6QT, although we have been predominantly home working since early 2020 and have hosted a number of interns remotely over the past 2 years – exact method of working open to discussion depending on Government advice at the time.
Benefits to student undertaking this project
This project will give the student an excellent overview of the biopharmaceutical sector and the interactions industry has with universities.
Contacts may be developed which could be helpful to someone considering a future career in industry.
Funding
Expenses will be refunded in line with ABPI standard expenses policy. Travel expenses for commuting into London (if applicable) will be paid.
How to apply
For more detailed information on the project contact Andrew Croydon (acroydon@abpi.org.uk; 0207 747 1436)
A CV and letter of application should be sent by email to Andrew Croydon, Director of Skills & Education and Examinations, ABPI.
The closing date for applications is close of business on 31st March 2022.
Qiagen Oct 2022 to Aug 2023 – Apply ASAP
Making improvements in life possible
QIAGEN Manchester Ltd
CityLabs 2.0
200 Hathersage Road
Manchester
M13 0BH
LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions to transform biological
materials into valuable molecular insights. QIAGEN sample technologies isolate and process DNA,
RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these
biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases
interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in
seamless and cost-effective molecular testing workflows. QIAGEN provides these workflows to more than 500,000 customers around the world.
QIAGEN employ approximately 6,000 people in over 35 locations worldwide. Our mission is to make improvements in life possible by enabling our customers to achieve outstanding success
and breakthroughs in life sciences, applied testing, pharma and molecular diagnostics. Our
commitment to the markets, customers and patients we serve drives our innovation and investment in all areas where our Sample to Insight technologies are required. The exceptional talent, skill and passion of our employees are key to QIAGEN’s excellence, success and value.
Project outline
In QIAGEN Manchester we focus on delivering solutions which facilitate personalised
healthcare. You will join a highly motivated team working on developing Molecular Diagnostic
PCR-based assays.
Duties that will be required:
- Design, plan and perform studies for individual research project to support the
- development of new diagnostic products
- Ensure that experiments are completed to the required quality and regulatory
- standards
- Analyse and present results in written reports
- Work as part of the product development team to ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment
Essential skills
- University degree and currently completing a PhD in a relevant field
- Experience in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, primer design, dPCR, NGS)
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Planning and problem solving
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
Skills developed during placement
- Work experience in a professional environment
- Experience in new molecular biology techniques
- Day to day work following quality and regulatory standards
Number of Placements Offered: flexible
Possible Timeframe: Start dates are flexible between October 2022 to August 2023. The placement will last for a period of 3 months.
How to apply
Submit your application to the following contacts at QIAGEN:
James Curran (James.Curran@qiagen.com) and Brandon Foster (Brandon.Foster@qiagen.com)
Please include the following in email subject: PhD placement – “your name”.
Sense About Science – Apply by 2 May 2022
At Sense about Science, we have some new opportunities available for internships from summer 2022 with plenty of vacancies from September/October onwards going into 2023. Our internships are currently running on a hybrid basis, and we hope to move to in-person over the next few months. We will continuously review the situation in accordance with government advice across the UK.
Background on Sense about Science
Sense about Science is an independent charity that champions the public interest in sound science and ensures evidence is recognised in public life and policymaking. We equip people to ask the right questions, we equip researchers to answer them in human, and we work with both to advocate better standards of evidence in public life. We advocate openness and honesty about research findings, and strive to open up socially or scientifically difficult issues where evidence is neglected, conflicting or misunderstood.
We don’t advocate for funding and loving science. Instead, we work with decision-makers, community groups and world-leading researchers to equip the public, policymakers and journalists with good questions to ask and insights into evidence, particularly on difficult issues, where our intervention can really make a difference to the way that a topic is discussed in society.
Description of the internship
An internship at Sense about Science is a very rewarding experience, as no two days are the same. It is a fulfilling way to work across communications, policy and public engagement and develop key professional skills and contacts that will serve you well in your future. Depending on the timing of your placement, you’ll be able to work on a number of projects and programmes:
- Voice of Young Science: The opportunity to contribute to the organisation of a Voice of Young Science (VoYS) workshop and help to facilitate the event on the day. VoYS is a unique and dynamic network of early career researchers across Europe committed to playing an active role in public discussions about science. By responding to public misconceptions about science and evidence and engaging with the media, policymakers and the public, this active community of 4,000+ researchers is changing the way the public and the media view science and scientists. Members are trained to promote scientific questioning in society and take responsibility for improving the quality of discussion about research findings. Our Standing up for Science workshops equip researchers to engage with the public, journalists and policymakers – helping them to ask useful questions and put research findings and real-world events in context. In the autumn, we will continue with our annual programme of workshops in London and Scotland, and we hope to run at least workshop in Europe. Organising a workshop will give you the opportunity to develop organisational and communication skills and learn about effective public, policy and media engagement.
- Evidence Week: Evidence Week is our flagship policy event where we bring together MPs, policy advisers and community speakers to discuss the case that evidence matters to people and share knowledge and insights that will help policymakers scrutinise evidence. The week involves events, briefing and evidence stands that parliamentarians can visit in person and online. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in evidence-based policymaking, because you will have the inside track to the British political system. There may be opportunities to communicate and engage with MPs and peers and their policy advisers. In 2022, this event is intended to take place in a hybrid format with in-person and online aspects in the summer, as well as an additional event for the Scottish Parliament in the next spring. There will be opportunities to work on the organisation of both of these events throughout the year. The intern will work closely with the Policy and Research Manager and the Policy Officers to organise Evidence Week.
- John Maddox Prize: The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who promote science and evidence, advancing the public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or hostility. The prize is a joint initiative of Sense about Science and the leading international scientific journal Nature. The prize has been awarded annually since 2012 to researchers who have shown great courage and integrity in standing up for science and scientific reasoning against fierce opposition and hostility. Each year there is one winner, and an additional prize for an early career researcher. You will contribute towards compiling nominations and working with the team to shortlist nominations, ready for the judging to take place in the autumn. You will work with the Senior Communications Officer to help plan the prizegiving ceremony in London in the autumn and will help run the event on the night. It is an opportunity to learn organisational and evaluation skills, and get to know the work of some amazing researchers around the world who are striving to stand up for science and evidence against intense challenges.
- Research Culture and Quality: The Research Culture and Quality programme advocates positive changes to research culture that would help put quality at the heart of research and the public conversation of science and evidence. As part of the programme, we encourage researchers to get involved in peer review, as well as promoting the public understanding of peer review and the role of peer review in wider society. We encourage researchers, journals, universities, funders, the media, policymakers and the public to engage in wider discussions about what makes good-quality research and how to build towards a society that has access to the high-quality information people need to make informed decisions about the things that affect their lives. You will be involved in supporting the organisation of a Quality and Peer Review workshop for VoYS members in Glasgow, and you will help to make the case that quality of evidence matters in decision-making. There may be opportunities to work with the Programme Manager and Senior Communications Officer to co-create shareable content during Peer Review Week.
Essential skills
- Ability to identify and use initiative to solve problems
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- A flair for clear, engaging writing
- Friendly manner
- Candidates should be familiar with and share the Sense about Science ethos regarding the public interest in sound science and evidence
Other details and how to apply
We typically have at least two interns in our London office. Our standard offer is three months (a good fit for PIPS), but we are occasionally able to be flexible.
Working arrangements will take consideration of government advice on Covid-19.
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills match the requirements to Dr Hamid Khan, Programme Manager (Research Culture and Quality): hamid@senseaboutscience.org
Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 2nd May 2022
Zinc.vc – Apply by 6pm Sun 27 Feb 2022
Zinc.vc is proud to be launching a flagship Innovation Internship programme for PhD students. We are giving ambitious and motivated PhD students the opportunity to undertake a three-month internship embedding research principals, methods, and their disciplinary knowledge in early-stage start-ups. This is a unique opportunity to experience research-in-action. This experience/support package will ensure our student interns are guided through their transition from academia to industry and take a wealth of useful skills and lessons back to their PhDs. We are aware that undertaking an internship with a start-up is a less traditional route for PhD students, which is partially why we think this opportunity is so valuable.
Zinc Innovation Internships 2021-22
Zinc builds brand-new companies from scratch to develop products and services that respond to urgent societal challenges. We’re looking for ambitious PhD students from a range of academic backgrounds, who are passionate about one or more of our missions to: improve mental health; enhance the quality of later life; and unlock new life chances for people affected by automation and globalisation. We are particularly interested in recruiting students with an interest in our current mission focus on improving mental health for children and young people. PhD students should be in their second year (preferably) although early third year candidates will be considered too. They must also be Research Council-funded given the internships are unpaid.
You can read more about this opportunity here. Applications can be made here, with a closing date of Sunday 27th February (6pm). To apply, you’ll need a short CV and a 2-page (~800 word) cover letter explaining why you’re interested in working with us. Once you’ve submitted these, we’ll also ask you to submit a 2-minute video telling us a bit more about how an Innovation Internship with Zinc will support your longer-term career goals. Full details are on the application page, but if you need more information or want to chat to us before applying, please email salman@zinc.vc
Please note the start date for the internships will likely be early May and run until early August.
You might also find it useful to watch some or all of the recording here of an introduction to the Innovation Internships programme, which includes thoughts and reflections from two current PhD students who have recently worked with Zinc and our ventures.
AMS Policy Internship Programme. Apply by 21 Feb 2022
Deadline for applications: midnight, Monday 21st February 2022
The Academy of Medical Sciences is welcoming applications for policy internships to take place in 2022/23.
Our policy internship scheme is designed to give PhD students first-hand experience of the medical science policy environment, to gain insights into how research can impact on policy, and to build valuable networks with the UK’s most eminent medical scientists and key science and health stakeholders.
Successful applicants will join the Academy’s close-knit and influential policy team for 12 weeks (three months) to contribute to a wide range of our activities. They will receive one-to-one line management, a tailored workplan and will gain valuable transferable skills for careers both within and outside academic research.
Applications will be welcomed from Wednesday 19 January 2022 and must be received by midnight on Monday 21 February 2022. Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 28 February 2022.
Eligibility
The scheme is open to all UK-based PhD students (based in a university or institute), including clinicians undertaking a PhD as part of their Clinical Research Training.
In order to be eligible, interns must have access to either:
- a three-month extension to their PhD maintenance stipend, or
- funding for a three-month placement integral to the programme.
To apply, candidates are asked to supply the following, which must be submitted in pdf format:
- An application form, including an endorsement and a supporting statement from their supervisor, and an endorsement by the Programme sponsor (the PhD Programme Director).
- A short covering letter briefly describing their reasons for application.
- A CV.
- A short article, of no more than 800 words in length, on a medical science policy topic.
Further details on the scheme and application are available on the Academy’s website and application forms can be found via this link. Please direct further questions to Dr Tom Livermore (tom.livermore@acmedsci.ac.uk).
AMRC research intern – Apply anytime
Research and Membership Intern with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC).
3 months, ideally from early February 2022 but applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Download the job description for details:
Note about funding: This employer is based in London. The placement can be conducted part on-site and part remote-working. The DTP PIPS allowance is a maximum of £1,000, which in itself will not cover the full costs of a 3-month on-site placement. Please bear this in mind when negotiating your work plan. See the PIPS Funding page for more information:
https://www.whiterose-mechanisticbiology-dtp.ac.uk/pips-funding/
Royal Institution – Science Engagement Intern – Apply by 12 Jan 2022
The Royal Institution is world-renowned as the home of science and we are now looking for a PhD student to take on an internship with us as Science Engagement Intern to join our Schools Programme for a 3-month placement to gain experience of education outreach and science communication. The internship is from end of February to end of June 2022.
The Science Engagement Intern will lead on the launch of the new ‘Faraday Box’ pilot scheme to develop partnerships with our local school communities.
I am attaching the job description for the internship in PDF (for sending out to students as necessary).
For more information about our internship programme and details on individual placements, timeframes and how to apply, please direct students to our website via this link: https://www.rigb.org/about/work-with-us/programme-placements/phd-internships
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 12 January.
Please note, the Ri offers placements for students who are enrolled on a research degree under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme funded by Research Councils including the BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC. These opportunities are only open to PhD students who are eligible for a stipend via their DTP/University/research council in order to undertake a 12 week professional internship. Students should check with their university that they are able to secure funding before applying. They will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered.
The role is based in Central London, with a mix of home and office working; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement.
Sense About Science – Apply by 3rd Jan 2022
Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 3rd January 2022.
At Sense about Science, we have new opportunities available for internships from January 2022 onwards. Our internships are currently running on a hybrid basis, and we hope to move to in-person where possible in 2022. We will continuously review the situation in accordance with government advice across the UK. I would be grateful if you could advertise our internship opportunities to your early career cohorts via your normal channels and media.
Background on Sense about Science
Sense about Science is an independent campaigning charity that champions the public interest in sound science and ensures evidence is recognised in public life and policymaking. We equip people to ask the right questions, we equip researchers to answer them in human, and we work with both to advocate better standards of evidence in public life. We advocate openness and honesty about research findings, and strive to open up socially or scientifically difficult issues where evidence is neglected, conflicting or misunderstood.
We don’t advocate for understanding and loving science, or for the funding of science. Instead, we work with decision-makers, community groups and world-leading researchers to equip the public, policymakers and journalists with good questions to ask and insights into evidence, particularly on difficult issues, where our intervention can really make a difference to the way that a topic is discussed in society.
Description of the internship
An internship at Sense about Science is a very rewarding experience, as no two days are the same. It is a fulfilling way to work across communications, policy and public engagement and develop key professional skills and contacts that will serve you well in your future. Depending on the timing of your placement, you’ll be able to work on a number of projects and programmes:
- Voice of Young Science: The opportunity to contribute to the organisation of a Voice of Young Science (VoYS) workshop and help to facilitate the event on the day. VoYS is a unique and dynamic network of early career researchers across Europe committed to playing an active role in public discussions about science. By responding to public misconceptions about science and evidence and engaging with the media, policymakers and the public, this active community of 4,000+ researchers is changing the way the public and the media view science and scientists. Members are trained to promote scientific questioning in society and take responsibility for improving the quality of discussion about research findings. Our Standing up for Science workshops equip researchers to engage with the public, journalists and policymakers – helping them to ask useful questions and put research findings and real-world events in context. Organising a workshop will give you the opportunity to develop organisational and communication skills and learn about effective public, policy and media engagement.
- Evidence Week: Evidence Week is our flagship policy event where we bring together MPs, policy advisers and community speakers to discuss the case that evidence matters to people and share knowledge and insights that will help policymakers scrutinise evidence. The week involves events, briefing and evidence stands that parliamentarians can visit in person and online. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in evidence-based policymaking, because you will have the inside track into the organisation of Evidence Week. There may be opportunities to communicate and engage with MPs and peers and their policy advisers. In 2022, this event is intended to take place in a hybrid format with in-person and online aspects in the summer, as well as an additional event for the Scottish Parliament in the autumn. There will be opportunities to work on the organisation of both of these events throughout the year. The intern will work closely with the policy and research manager and the policy officers to organise Evidence Week.
- John Maddox Prize: The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who promote science and evidence, advancing the public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or hostility. The prize is a joint initiative of Sense about Science and the leading international scientific journal Nature. The prize has been awarded annually since 2012 to researchers who have shown great courage and integrity in standing up for science and scientific reasoning against fierce opposition and hostility. Each year there is one winner, and an additional prize for an early career researcher. You will contribute towards compiling nominations and working with the team to shortlist nominations, ready for the judging to take place in the autumn. It is an opportunity to learn organisational and evaluation skills, and get to know the work of some amazing researchers around the world who are striving to stand up for science and evidence.
Essential skills
- Ability to identify and use initiative to solve problems
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- A flair for clear, engaging writing
- Friendly manner
- Candidates should be familiar with and share the Sense about Science ethos regarding the public interest in sound science and evidence
Other details
We typically have at least two interns in our London office. Our standard offer is three months (a good fit for PIPS), but we are occasionally able to be flexible.
Working arrangements will take consideration of government advice on Covid-19.
How to apply
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills match the requirements to Dr Hamid Khan, Programme Manager: hamid@senseaboutscience.org
Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 3rd January 2022.
Random42 science communication: rolling deadline
Random42 Scientific Communications Internship
Although this is a rolling deadline, applications are encouraged as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out.
About us
Random42 provides digital scientific communication solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, and we have an in-house team of PhD level scientists who work on content and client management. Random42 consists of scientists, artists, animators and programmers, who collaborate to effortlessly intertwine the worlds of science, art and technology, producing some of the most impactful scientific imagery, stories and interactive experiences.
Find out more here: https://random42.com/
See also the blog posts written by our recent PIPS interns:
Sarah Stevenson (nee Gratton): https://www.whiterose-mechanisticbiology-dtp.ac.uk/sarah-gratton-random42-scientific-communications/
Ashley Hayes: Watch out for Ashley’s PIPS case study coming soon on the DTP website!
What you will do
The PIPS intern would join our medical team to work on the following areas day to day:
- Researching background information for new projects
- Drafting short scripts – This involves putting together a word document that includes the narration and a description of the visuals to be paired up with the voice-over
- Referencing scripts (each statement must be backed up by recent publications)
- Putting together reference packs and adding annotations to storyboards
- Sitting in on client calls to gain live-feedback on scripts and project progress
- Making script/reference amends as requested by clients
- Researching specific protein structures via the Protein Data Bank and drug molecules via Pubchem, to ensure a high level of scientific accuracy in projects
- Putting together storyboards to brief to our production team
- Spend time with our Production Director to see the process of modelling various structures, and how these are then turned into a scene and animated
- Gain an understanding of the whole project process, from script to voice over recording, animation and delivery of the final video
Benefits to the student
- Client management skills
- Writing skills for different audiences
Working with creatives - Digital asset approval processes
- Quality checking
- Brief writing and presenting
Benefits to the company
Previous interns have had a huge impact on projects, helping push them to completion in time for deadlines, checking quality and scientific accuracy, gathering background information and helping to form storylines. In short, they become one of the team!
Ideal candidate
A keen eye for detail, a creative mind and a drive to get things done for deadlines.
When
3 months, available to start ASAP.
Where
114-116 Marylebone Lane, London, W1U 2HH, UK
The internship can be done in-person or entirely remotely as we work on a hybrid system.
Contact details for queries
Eleanor Spreckley, email: eleanor@random42.com
How to apply
Please email eleanor@random42.com with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested at working at R42.
Deadline for applications
Interested students can apply at any time. However, this is a popular internship so applications are encouraged to apply ASAP.
UKRI-BBSRC Global Challenges – Apply by 5 Nov 2021
Professional Internships to Support UKRI-BBSRC Strategic Analysis and Communication of Impacts from Research Projects Focused on Tackling Global Challenges
An opportunity exists for two Professional Internships for PhD Students (PIPS) placements within the International team of UKRI-BBSRC, with a focus on International Development.
Download the flyer for more information: 2022 UKRI BBSRC Global Challenges flyer
Where
This placement is offered on either a remote-working basis or a combination of in-person and remote working at the UKRI BBSRC offices in Swindon.
Contact
Queries relating to the project to be directed to Heather Alford (heather.alford@bbsrc.ukri.org).
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Friday 5th November 2021. Completed application forms to be sent to pips@bbsrc.ukri.org
Download the application form here: 2022 UKRI BBSRC Global Challenges applic form
Interviews will be held the week of 15th and/or 22nd November 2021 by Zoom. You should ideally be available to start your placement in January 2022, but this can be negotiated.
Badrilla Product Development – Apply by 30th Sep 2021
Duration: 12 weeks full time, or longer part-time
Location: Leeds, UK
Start date: Oct/Nov 2021
Company details | https://badrilla.com
Badrilla Ltd is a life science reagents company based in Leeds. We manufacture antibodies, chemistry kits and reference materials for biomedical research communities. These products are used by academics and pharmaceutical industry researchers world-wide.
The role
The internship will offer a chemically minded PhD student a chance to define the development of new research product(s). Taking one area of our business (e.g. S-palmitoylation), the intern will perform market research to review the needs of the field, and develop a proposal for the development of products to meet those needs. This proposal will evaluate the intellectual property landscape of the candidate product to ensure freedom to operate and will define the manufacturing and characterisation plan to create the product. Ideally, you will build a product prototype.
Responsibilities
- Review the scientific literature and market research to identify unmet needs of the target field
- Prioritise the opportunities from a commercial perspective
- Prioritise product development plans by primary market research
- Create a product specification
- Analyse the Intellectual Property landscape (freedom to operate) of the proposition
- Develop a manufacturing and characterisation plan for the product
- Manufacture a product prototype
Benefits to the student
The student will enhance their critical/analytical skills as applied to the development of commercial strategy; gain knowledge of Intellectual Property management; and lead an investment proposition within the company.
Benefits to the Company
The student will enhance our understanding of a field of growing importance in biomedicine, and extend the product offering to this field.
Ideal candidate
- Ph.D. student focussed on chemical biology, biochemistry or related with a particular interest in protein science
- Knowledge, experience and vision to identify future trends in research fields
- Interdisciplinary & inventive mindset
- Good analytical and presentation skills
- Good knowledge of chemistry and protein chemistry
Contact John Colyer, j.colyer@badrilla.com
How to apply
Please send a covering letter and CV to John Colyer by 30th Sep, 2021. Interviews will be held during early October for a start ideally in October/November 2021. However, please also feel free to enquire if you are looking at a placement with a later potential start date.
Sygnature Discovery – Rolling deadline for 2022
The Bioscience PIP (Professional Internship for PhD students) placement at Sygnature provides BBSRC-funded DTP PhD students the opportunity to broaden their research experience through exposure to a well-defined 3-month project in a pharmaceutical drug discovery setting. The project could involve techniques ranging from biophysics and enzymology to cell imaging, and include all elements from planning, independent lab work and analysis to presentation of results, within a growing and highly respected team.
Applicants should be pursuing a PhD in Biology or a related discipline. We mainly operate from our purpose-built facilities in BioCity, Nottingham, but also at Alderley Park, Cheshire and we are open to students undertaking their placement at either facility.
For more information about this placement and how to apply, click the link below:
https://www.sygnaturediscovery.com/careers/vacancies/phd-placement-students-pip-bioscience/
HM Government open innovation policy – Deadline: 19 Sep 2021
I would like to inform you that today we are launching our recruitment round for our PhD placement programme for 2022. Applications are open from today until
Deadline for applications is 11.55pm on Sunday 19th September 2021.
For more information, download the flyer below. There is a link to apply embedded into the flyer or use the direct link to the application form if needed – http://bit.ly/3BJqBro.
UKRI policy internships – Deadline: 4 Oct 2021
The UKRI Policy Internships Scheme for 2020/21 is now open and the closing date for applications is 16.00 on 4 October 2021.
The scheme provides the opportunity for doctoral students funded by the Research Councils of UKRI to work for three months in one of a selected group of highly influential policy organisations.
Full details of how to apply, including links to the online application form and guidance documents are available through the UK Research & Innovation policy internships webpage.
Notes from the DTP:
Expenses – The UKRI provides eligible travel and accommodation costs up to £2,400. In addition, you can claim up to a maximum of £1,000 from the DTP as a PIPS allowance. You therefore have a potential amount of £3,400 available for travel and accommodation. We would expect this to cover the full cost of the internship.
Information and advice – DTP students have previously undertaken UKRI policy internships. Feel free to get in touch with your local PIPS contact to ask if they know of any current students they can put you in touch with for an informal chat about the placement and how to find accommodation, etc.
Proteintech – Deadline: 17 Sep 2021
Proteintech, we are looking to offer an internship placement to PhD students. Proteintech is a Biotech company specialising in antibodies and related reagents, and our Europe headquarters are based in Manchester City Centre.
The internship at Proteintech would offer students biotech industry experience with a focus on scientific communications, marketing and events management. The European Team is small and friendly, with the students being closely managed by Dr Rebecca Northeast and the Managing Director. The students will be involved in activities in all sectors of the company, Marketing, R&D and Sales, and the aim is to provide good careers advice and continued support for future applications.
More information regarding the internship can be found in the attached advert.
The closing date for applications is 17th September 2021.
MORF coding – Apply anytime
MORF is a web-based platform for storing, sharing and interrogating multi-omics data. It was custom built in the Thomas group at York as part of the DETOX project, for which it is a key resource for analysing and disseminating project data. MORF is now being developed as a service for academics and industry to use for their own data, either for their own primary analysis and use or for data dissemination through publications and other routes.
We are looking for a PIPS intern with a strong interest in programming to work in the MORF team, developing the platform and delivering MORF projects for clients. As well as having the chance to put their coding skills to the test, the intern will join the exciting journey to commercialise MORF!
Candidate requirements
Essential:
- Experience of programming with Python and R.
- BSc in biology or a related subject
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Web development with JavaScript
- Good knowledge of ‘omics technologies and microbiology
Placement
This opportunity is expected to be fulfilled remotely by a candidate with access to their own computer and internet, supported by in person meetings in York with the MORF team. The candidate will develop their coding skills and apply this to data visualization, integration and analysis problems to help improve the functionality of the tool. Experience in teamwork, time management and customer facing communication will be gained. There may also be opportunities to contribute to publications in this role.
Application Details
Please contact MORF Business Manager Joyce Bennett for informal enquiries and to submit your application and cover letter: joyce.bennett@york.ac.uk

APHA (DEFRA) at York – Deadline: 15th July 2021
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). We are looking for a PIPS intern to work within the APHA Wildlife Department, based near York. The department is a nationally important centre for wildlife disease management with multidisciplinary skills in epidemiology, statistics, and field ecology.
The position is for three months. The placement ends in October 2021, but the start date is flexible. The working pattern can be flexible, but you will be expected to spend some part of your time on site.
For further details, including how to apply, download the flyer:
The application deadline is 15th July 2021.
Swift Analytical marketing & sales – Apply immediately

Swift Analytical is a family owned, York based distribution company providing cutting edge solutions for scientists in the biotech and life science sectors. Our exciting product portfolio is centred around bioprinting, tissue engineering, 3D cell culture and characterisation and regenerative medicine. Our customers range from start-ups, blue chip and academic institutions mainly in the UK.
We have an opportunity for at least one PIPS internship starting immediately to support our sales team with a range of frontline sales support activities including customer demonstrations, webinar presentations and brand building.
We are looking for at least one PIPS intern to take us through to the end of 2021 and at least one intern for 2022.
Download the flyer for more information, including how to apply.
ADAS Field Experimentation – Deadline: 12th June 2021
Field Experimentation to Optimise Oats Nutrition for Yield and Quality
About ADAS
ADAS (www.adas.uk ) is the UK’s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services and policy advice. We have over 400 staff across the country covering >80 disciplines.
Our combination of insight and practical experience, underpinned by robust, informed, science-based information allows us to meet the needs of both our domestic and international clients.
The placement project and skills
The successful candidate will be working on an AHDB (www.ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds) and Industry-funded project. The work aims to provide advice on the most appropriate nitrogen rates and timings plus sulphur applications to optimise winter and spring oats’ yields and milling quality. There are a currently a number of field experiments established around the country and we would like the student to manage the pre-harvest sampling of these experiments.
The work will involve writing protocols, carrying out practical field work, measurements of samples, data entry and data analysis. It will be an important aspect of the overall project as it will improve the understanding of the effect of nitrogen and sulphur on oats biomass and nitrogen uptake and partitioning.
The student will be working closely with the project manager and field team at ADAS but will take charge of this part of the oats project. There will also be opportunities to work with the field team to deliver a range of other cereals and oilseed rape projects looking at varieties, fungicide and plant growth regulator effects.
The student will gain insights into working in a commercial research environment, including skills in effective time and project management, team-working, practical field-work skills plus data management and reporting. There will be an opportunity to present results to the project consortium at the end of the placement.
Candidate requirements
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, willing to work outdoors or in an office with a degree of flexibility. Good time management and ability to work alone or as part of a team. Skills in Word, Excel and statistics.
Candidates will require a full, clean, driving licence and access to a car as the site is not accessible via public transport.
Placement details – when and where
This will be a part time (3 days per week) placement over 5 months, starting in July 2021, with some flexibility in this.
The placement will be based at the following ADAS site, although visits will need to be made to other field sites:
ADAS Gleadthorpe, Meden Vale, Mansfield, NG20 NPD
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to Sarah.Clarke@adas.co.uk .
Deadline for applications: 12th June 2021
Proteintech communications/ marketing/ events- Deadline: 30th June 2021

Another internship opportunity for you to apply for, with Proteintech – an international biotechnology company, based in their Manchester office for 12 weeks over the summer.
https://www.ptglab.com/about-us/company-profile/
The internship aims to offer PhD students experience in the biotech industry with a focus on scientific communications, marketing, and events management.
Responsibilities:
• Scientific content writing –blogs, product focuses, marketing content, technical application tips
• Events – helping organise and run events for the Scientific community, including Early-Career Researcher Meetings, Post-Doc Appreciation days, Technical Webinars
• Digital marketing – working on website improvement, providing technical content for digital channels, social media content
• Market feedback – performing market research, interviewing other scientists to collect feedback on Proteintech activities
• Flexibility – freedom to use their own expertise and sphere of influence to generate content and increase awareness of Proteintech with other scientists
Download the flyer for more information:
How to apply
Applications via CV and covering letter to Rebecca Northeast: rebecca@ptglab.com and Kier Wilkinson: kier@ptglab.com
Deadline: 30th June 2021
FEBS Editorial Associate (virtual) – Apply anytime
AMRC Quality standards review intern -Apply immediately

Download the leaflet below for details of a PIPS placement opportunity with the Association of Medical Research Charities mid-July 2021 to mid-October 2021. Applications are now open on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out. Promising applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
Wellcome Centre Human Neuroimaging Public Engagement Assistant (virtual)-Apply anytime
Download the flyer for details, including how to apply:
ABPI Science Communication – Apply by 27 Apr21
12 weeks PIPS project 2021: Science Communication
Background information
The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and use new medicines. We represent companies of all sizes who invest in discovering the medicines of the future.
Website: https://abpi.org.uk/#03c6c108
Our members supply cutting edge treatments that improve and save the lives of millions of people. We work in partnership with Government and the NHS so patients can get new treatments faster and the NHS can plan how much it spends on medicines. Every day, we partner with organisations in the life sciences community and beyond to transform lives across the UK.
As part of ABPI’s work to communicate on the discovery, development, regulation and manufacture of medicines, we have an award-winning Resources for Schools website (https://www.abpischools.org.uk/) with interactive content and animations to support science teaching and learning for teachers and young people. The resources are in line with the curriculum, and many of them link topics studied in school to their application in industry and research. All our resources link science topics covered in school to the world outside and, particularly, to the treatment of disease.
Project offered
The ABPI is offering an exciting opportunity for a PIPS student to apply bioscience knowledge in a science communication context. In Quarter 3 2021, the ABPI will be launching a new schools’ website which will be aiming to broaden its audience from the existing regular user base.
This 12 week project centres around medicine development and the student will conduct online research and liaise with subject experts and other external stakeholders to produce written and interactive content which will inform on the research requirements for developing medicines and wider associated curriculum areas, whilst engaging a variety of audiences across the school education pathway.
The output of the project is expected to include:
- Specialised content to support the launch of the new ABPI schools’ website, focussing on areas of identified curriculum need
- Content for animations and diagrams for use on our award-winning schools’ website to support public engagement in schools
- Slide deck to support ABPI’s commitment to raising awareness of AMR across a variety of stakeholders
The student will be working within the Research, Medical & Innovation team and will liaise with colleagues across ABPI and within our member companies. Should there be any opportunities for attendance at internal meetings or on pharmaceutical site visits, the student will be able to take advantage of these.
The successful applicant can expect to have a supervisor who would meet regularly for virtual guidance and support at the current time, with potential face-to-face meetings depending on Government guidance in relation to Covid and company policy.
Timing
The exact timing can be confirmed with the successful applicant, though we would expect this to be undertaken with a start date in Quarter 2-3 2021. We anticipate the project to run for 12 weeks. This is a contract for Monday to Friday 9-5pm, with a one hour lunch break.
Location
The project is currently entirely remote working. There may be some scope for days at the ABPI office, 105 Victoria St, London SW1E 6QT, dependant on Covid developments. All IT equipment required to undertake the project will be supplied to you.
Benefits to student undertaking this project
This project is a great opportunity to gain and develop science communication experience, with similar projects in the past having provided opportunities to develop contacts which could be helpful to someone considering a future career in industry. The successful applicant can be expected to be treated as a member of the ABPI Research, Medical & Innovation Team, and as such, will benefit from professional development, cross functional working, interaction with wider stakeholders and an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
Funding
Normally we would reimburse modest travel expenses however, we are currently working remotely. If during the project you are required to travel to our offices in London Victoria or to a pharmaceutical site visit, travel expenses and reasonable lunch expenses will be fully reimbursed.
Applications
A CV and covering letter should be sent to Andrew Croydon, Skills & Education Policy and Examinations Director, ABPI (acroydon@abpi.org.uk), by close of business Tuesday 27th April 2021. Should you have any questions prior to applying, these should be sent to Alice Coburn, Education Executive, ABPI (acoburn@abpi.org.uk).
ABPI Exam Digitalisation – apply by 27 Apr21
12 weeks PIPS project 2021: Exam digitalisation
Background information
The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and use new medicines. We represent companies of all sizes who invest in discovering the medicines of the future.
Website: https://abpi.org.uk/#03c6c108
Our members supply cutting edge treatments that improve and save the lives of millions of people. We work in partnership with Government and the NHS so patients can get new treatments faster and the NHS can plan how much it spends on medicines.
Every day, we partner with organisations in the life sciences community and beyond to transform lives across the UK.
One role undertaken by The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is delivery of the professional ABPI Medical Representatives Exam, taken by those who call upon doctors, dentists, and other UK prescribers and/or promote medicines based on their therapeutic properties. This includes representatives from virtually all pharmaceutical companies with UK operations.
Integrity of the Exam is crucial to building and maintaining the trust and reputation of the UK pharmaceutical industry.
When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, paper-based exams that were held monthly at venues across the country were cancelled and the ABPI have since moved all examinations online. In the coming months, we are introducing a new examination platform which will provide for increased focus on digital learning.
Please note: since the Covid pandemic reached the UK, the ABPI has successfully undertaken virtual onboarding of several interns.
Project offered
Following on from previous successful PIPS internships for other projects, we are once again, seeking a PIPS student to apply their scientific and project management experience in an examinations and education context.
This 12 week project seeks to contribute to the development of the online ABPI Medical Representatives Examination learning materials. The output of the project will be the successful delivery of the newly formatted exam learning content which will be important in maintaining integrity of the industry as the world continues to move to remote learning. The online resources will significantly support our candidates on their learning journey.
The applicant will be expected to support the ABPI Education and Examinations Executive with development through liaising with internal teams, external providers, and the ABPI Exam Governance Committee and Exam Steering Group. Alongside this role, there may be the opportunity for the applicant to contribute to updating and/or incorporating new material to the exam, and development of new qualifications.
The intern will be working within the Research, Medical & Innovation team and may also need to liaise with individuals within ABPI member companies. Should there be any opportunities for attendance at internal meetings or on pharmaceutical site visits, the intern will be able to take advantage of these. Whilst we remain working remotely, opportunity for face-to-face contact will be minimal, however there will be many virtual opportunities to engage with members.
The successful applicant can expect to have a supervisor who will meet regularly for virtual guidance and support at the current time, with potential face-to-face meetings depending on Government guidance in relation to covid and company policy.
Timing
The exact timing can be confirmed with the successful applicant, though we would expect this to be undertaken with a start date in Quarter 3 2021. We anticipate the project to run for 12 weeks. This is a contract for Monday to Friday 9-5pm, with a one hour lunch break.
Location
The project is currently entirely remote working. There may be some scope for days at the ABPI office, 105 Victoria St, London SW1E 6QT, dependant on Covid developments. All IT equipment required to undertake the project will be supplied to you.
Benefits to student undertaking this project
This project is a great opportunity to gain and develop science communication experience, with similar projects in the past having provided opportunities to develop contacts which could be helpful to someone considering a future career in industry. The successful applicant can be expected to be treated as a member of the ABPI Research, Medical & Innovation Team, and as such, will benefit from professional development, cross functional working, interaction with wider stakeholders and an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
Funding
Normally we would reimburse modest travel expenses however, we are currently working remotely. If during the project you are required to travel to our offices in London Victoria or to a pharmaceutical site visit, travel expenses and reasonable lunch expenses will be fully reimbursed.
Applications
A CV and covering letter should be sent to Andrew Croydon, Skills & Education Policy and Examinations Director, ABPI (acroydon@abpi.org.uk), by close of business Tuesday 27th April 2021. Should you have any questions prior to applying, these should be sent to Alice Coburn, Education Executive, ABPI (acoburn@abpi.org.uk).
The Babraham Institute – Tech Transfer and Innovation – apply anytime
Remote working opportunity
About the organisation
The Babraham Institute undertakes world-leading research into understanding the biology of how our bodies work, including what changes as we age and during disease. Our research is split into three programmes: Epigenetics, Signalling, and Immunology, and is supported by strategic programme grants from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) with additional funding from research councils, the EU and charities.
We maximise the impact of our research through Knowledge Exchange, Commercialisation and Public Engagement activities. We do this by collaborating with other academics, policy makers, charities, schools, the general public and industry, including companies on the Babraham Research Campus. Commercialisation is achieved in collaboration with the Institute’s wholly-owned trading arm, Babraham Institute Enterprise Limited.
Project
Biomedical and Biotechnology Innovation Evaluation and Technology Transfer
The Institute’s Commercialisation team is seeking a student interested in working on a range of projects that will provide training and insight into activities typical of a technology transfer professional in an academic environment, and the activities undertaken to enable research to have a real-world impact. As the commercialisation team is small, the student will have an opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects, with their work having a real impact on the group’s activities.
Internship projects would be assigned in consultation with the student, according to their interests and expertise, when considering those projects active at the Institute during placement period. As the team deals with potentially valuable, cutting-edge innovations specific project details cannot be provided before the student signs an undertaking to treat all data in confidence, however activities would likely involve:
- research into markets, technologies and clinical trials to understand the potential for new translational opportunities coming out of the Institute’s Immunology, Epigenetics and Signalling departments;
- developing the team’s knowledge of funding and collaboration sources and contacts;
- improvement of the team’s technology transfer database;
- commercial contract drafting experience.
Candidate Requirements
An interest in technology transfer activities. Although not essential, a candidate would ideally have research expertise in the fields of immunology, cell signalling or epigenetics.
How to Apply
To express your interest in this placement, please send a CV and covering letter to the contact email included below. We will then follow up to discuss your interests, skills and which tech transfer project would best suit you.
Contact
Dr Emily Boyce
Knowledge Exchange Manager
email: kec@babraham.ac.uk
Qiagen – Placements Aug21-Sep22
About the organisation
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions to transform biological materials into valuable molecular insights. QIAGEN sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective molecular testing workflows. QIAGEN provides these workflows to more than 500,000 customers around the world. QIAGEN employ approximately 5,000 people in over 35 locations worldwide.
Our mission is to make improvements in life possible by enabling our customers to achieve outstanding success and breakthroughs in life sciences, applied testing, pharma and molecular diagnostics.
Our commitment to the markets, customers and patients we serve drives our innovation and leadership in all areas where our Sample to Insight technologies are required. The exceptional talent, skill and passion of our employees are key to QIAGEN’s excellence, success and value.
Website: https://www.qiagen.com/us/
Where
QIAGEN Manchester Ltd
Skelton House
Lloyd Street North
Manchester
M15 6SH
NB You may need to enquire about remote-working depending on the coronovirus lockdown rules and organisational structures in place at the time of applying.
Project outline
In QIAGEN Manchester we focus on delivering solutions which facilitate personalised
healthcare. You will join a highly motivated team working on developing Molecular diagnostic PCR based assays. Duties that will be required:
- Design, plan and perform studies for individual research project to support the
development of new diagnostic products - Ensuring that experiments are completed to the required quality and regulatory
standards - Analyse and present results in written reports
- Working as part of the product development team to ensure a safe and efficient
laboratory environment
Essential Skills
- University degree and currently completing a PhD in a relevant field
- Experience in molecular biology (PCR, RT-PCR, primer design, NGS)
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Planning and problem solving
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
Skills Developed during Placement
- Working experience in a professional environment
- Experience in new molecular biology techniques
- Day to day work following quality and regulatory standards
How to apply
Submit your application to the following contacts at QIAGEN:
James Curran (James.Curran@qiagen.com)
Clement Larcher (Clement.Larcher@qiagen.com)
Brandon Foster (Brandon.Foster@qiagen.com)
(please include the following in email subject: PhD placement – “your name”)
Possible timeframe: flexible between August 2021 to September 2022
No. of placements offered: flexible
Sense About Science – Public engagement – apply anytime
About the organisation
Website: http://www.senseaboutscience.eu/
Sense about Science’s Dublin office is providing an exciting opportunity for a volunteer intern who has a keen interest in science communication. The successful candidate’s role as intern would involve organising events, building of the Voice of Young Science (VoYS) network and communicating with scientists, citizens, the media and civil society organisations.
Sense about Science’s Dublin office focuses on building the VoYS network in Europe, and working with research groups through public engagement partnerships. Voice of Young Science is the growing network of dynamic early career researchers who are trained, motivated and committed to communicating about research. VoYS was started by Sense about Science in the UK and has grown into a supportive international network. Members meet at our Standing up for Science workshops where they are trained in engaging with policy makers and the media, challenging misrepresentation of research and, ultimately, standing up for science in public life.
Sense about Science is a small team working with thousands of supporters, from world leading researchers to community groups. It is a diverse band of people who share the goal of better representation of evidence in public life, and it is growing.
Our primary areas of focus are:
- Promoting the scientific method.
- Tackling systematic misrepresentation of science and evidence.
- Championing the use of evidence for better, more accountable policies.
- Talking about difficult issues.
What we do:
- We challenge the misrepresentation of science and evidence in public life and intervene when necessary, in partnership with others, to hold those responsible to account.
- We encourage the public to ask for evidence, offering insight into how to analyse evidence and ask the right questions. And we encourage researchers and decision makers to talk about evidence, particularly when it is controversial or difficult.
- We press for openness and honest reporting and challenge intimidation.
What you will bring
We are looking for an intern from April 2021 (flexible start dates throughout 2021) to be based in Dublind (initially remote-working), with the following skills:
• University degree
• Some years of research experience
• Fluent in English
• Strong interest in public engagement
• Candidates should be familiar with and share the Voice of Young Science (VoYS) ethos of taking responsibility in discussions about evidence in public life.
What you will do
- Assistance in organising Standing up for Science workshops.
- Assistance in public engagement partnerships – involving patients and the public in co-creation workshops, assisting in organising events.
- Content creation – assisting in producing social media posts and Voice of Young Science newsletters.
- Represent Sense about Science EU at networking events.
- General support of the EU office: contact management, communication, monitoring of evidence use in EU affairs.
When
This internship opportunity is available from April 2021 onwards. The start date is flexible and we recruit for interns on a rolling basis through the year.
Where
Remote-working until further notice. For the Dublin office.
Daily work pattern
Flexi-time but generally 9 am – 5 pm. Potential working pattern: full-time, total hours per week approx. 35, with some evening events. 2 days per month granted as leave.
Contact
Ilaina Khairulzaman
Head of International Public Engagement, Training and Marketing
Sense about Science
Email: ilaina@senseaboutscience.org
Tel: +353 83 450 9758
How to apply
To apply, express interest to Ilaina Khairulzaman – contact details above – to arrange a video interview
Deadline
No fixed deadline; rolling programme of applications throughout 2021
Lifebit – AI – Apply anytime
Lifebit is a UK based start-up that specialises in bioinformatics software and AI. We have hosted BBSRC-DTP PIPs students in the past and are looking to host more PIPs students in 2021.
We are currently fully remote-working, so there will be no need for students to travel. We are looking to host students from April 2021 for the foreseeable future. We also have flexibility if students wish to break up the internship into two parts.
For further details about the company and the internship, click the button below:
How to apply
Send your CV & a short explanation of why you are applying to: tom@lifebit.ai
There is no deadline as such but Lifebit is looking for interns to start from April 2021 onwards in the first instance.
Contact
Tom Sharrock
AI Engagement Manager | Lifebit
Mindspace – 9 Appold St, Hackney, London EC2A 2AP
Email: tom@lifebit.ai
LAMP COVID testing York-Deadline: ASAP
An internship the new LAMP testing facility at the University of York is available for BBSRC White Rose DTP students. The placement will be 3 days a week for 12 weeks with a flexible start date.
What you will do
This internship will enable you to play a key part in the national effort in fighting Covid-19 by directly supporting the NHS in delivering a scaled-up and rapid testing service. The skills you will gain will look great on your CV: you will gain insight into the how clinical labs and industry interact to set up and deliver a critical service. Aspects of the placement may include logistics, administration, public engagement, as well as undertaking lab techniques. Although the post may have highly repetitive elements, the attention to detail throughout this placement will be critical.
What you will gain
Reproducibility in science is of central importance for medical research, and this experience will demonstrate your competence when applying for future positions. In addition, an opportunity to apply for and gain competency certification from GENQA and Joint Covid-19 Certificate of Completion from IBMS upon application and completing a competency based assessment.
Download the standard Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this placement to see more detail about what you will be doing:
There is also a standard health and safety checklist:
PIPS-Host-Health and Safety Checklist-2020-12-11
NB Contact Sophie Thompson as below before you complete any of the paperwork.
How to apply
To apply, please email Sophie Thompson m.s.thompson@york.ac.uk with your name, your supervisors’ names, which university you are attending and what year you are currently in. Indicate the dates you are available to start and any other details you think are relevant.
Please copy Phil Lang phil.lang@york.ac.uk and your supervisors.
CambioScience – Deadline: apply anytime
Remote-working opportunity – Flexible deadline
Overview of CamBioScience
CamBioScience is the life sciences brand within OBRIZUM X, a division of the OBRIZUM GROUP LTD. CamBioScience is a premium global provider of education and educational technology founded in Cambridge by life science researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK. Working with world-leading experts we provide intensive training courses and conferences in a broad spectrum of emerging and established life science technologies for academic and industry professionals. In-Person courses and conferences take place in various locations around the world including the United Kingdom, Austria, South Korea, and China.
Contact
Michelle Ware
email: michelle@cambioscience.com
Tel: 07791481346
OBRIZUM GROUP LTD.
Unit 3 Duke’s Court
54-62 Newmarket Road,
Cambridge, UK
CB5 8DZ
Project Outline
Interns will be involved in self-guided training course development. Activities will include:
– Collating and arranging content for on-demand digital courses through our e-learning platform OBRIZUM®
– Writing material for the website, for marketing purposes and for social media
– Provide support with the promotion of the courses
– Designing questions for the course exams
– Hosting webinars
Essential Skills
– Scientific background
– Highly Organised
– Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
– Excellent project management skills
– Ability to work in a team
Skills Developed
The student will gain a greater understanding for how scientific events are be run. By the end of their internship, they will be confident with all aspects of organising a technical life-sciences course. Key skills developed include: sales, marketing, organisation, time-keeping and project management.
How to apply
The starts dates available are flexible. Each placement will be 3 months (12 weeks). There is no deadline for applications. To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to: michelle@cambioscience.com
Until further notice, internships will take place remotely from home, with regular calls with the team.
AMRC-Research & Membership Intern – Deadline: 4 Jan21
The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is offering a PIPS working as a Research and Membership Intern. The placement will be undertaken virtually/working at home.
The closing date for applications is Monday 4th January 2021.
Download the flyer for more details and how to apply:
Sense About Science – Deadline: 31 Jan21
Background
Description of the internship
- Voice of Young Science: The opportunity to contribute to the organisation of a Voice of Young Science (VoYS) workshop and help to facilitate the event on the day. VoYS is a unique and dynamic network of early career researchers across Europe committed to playing an active role in public discussions about science. By responding to public misconceptions about science and evidence and engaging with the media, policymakers and the public, this active community of 3,000+ researchers is changing the way the public and the media view science and scientists. Members are trained to promote scientific questioning in society and take responsibility for improving the quality of discussion about research findings. Our Standing up for Science workshops equip researchers to engage with the public, journalists and policymakers – helping them to ask useful questions and put research findings and real-world events in context. Organising a workshop will give you the opportunity to develop organisational and communication skills and learn about effective public, policy and media engagement.
- Evidence Week in Parliament: Evidence Week is our flagship policy event where we bring together MPs, researchers and community groups to discuss the case that evidence matters to people. They share knowledge and insights that will help politicians to scrutinise evidence. The week involves events and briefings, as well as evidence stands that parliamentarians can visit. This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in evidence-based policymaking, as you will have the inside track into the organisation of Evidence Week. You will have opportunities to engage directly with MPs and policy advisers. In 2020, this event is going ahead as an online event in November. In 2021, you will work closely with the policy manager to organise Evidence Week, with the senior communications officer to deliver the communications programme around Evidence Week, and with the team to effectively deliver the events in the summer. It is an opportunity to develop organisational and communication skills.
- John Maddox Prize: The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who promote science and evidence, advancing the public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or hostility. The prize is a joint initiative of Sense about Science and the leading international scientific journal Nature. The prize has been awarded annually since 2012 to researchers who have shown great courage and integrity in standing up for science and scientific reasoning against fierce opposition and hostility. Each year there is one winner, and an additional prize for an early career researcher. You will contribute towards compiling nominations and working with the team to shortlist nominations, ready for the judging to take place in the autumn. It is an opportunity to learn organisational and evaluation skills, and get to know the work of some amazing researchers around the world who are striving to stand up for science and evidence.
Essential skills
- Ability to identify and use initiative to solve problems
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- A flair for clear, engaging writing
- Friendly manner
- Candidates should be familiar with and share the Sense about Science ethos regarding the public interest in sound science and evidence
Other details and how to apply
Contact
www.senseaboutscience.org | @senseaboutsci | Facebook
2 Stephen St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1AN | +44 (0)20 7490 9590
TTP – technology development – Deadline: by end Mar21
We are looking to host one or more interns between January and June 2021.
Download the flyer for more details – PIPS TTP PhD Internship 2020-flyer
Singer Instruments – rolling deadline
Singer are now looking to fulfill placements for 3 month periods from May 2020 onwards.
Note: There is a rolling deadline for applications. However, certain times of year are more competitive than others, and early application is suggested to avoid disappointment.
Project summary
The Research team aims to use Science! to achieve “A Responsibility to Science”. This means actively enquiring, and devising experiments that prove that our equipment facilitates, automates and accelerates scientific research – more so these experiments should be rigorous enough to reveal truth, free from investigator bias.
Project outline
Singer Instruments is a fast paced SME environment. As such projects are subject to change as
required by business need. Generally speaking, each project includes:
- Working with a robotic instrument to test its capabilities and investigate its restrictions.
Previous examples involve producing bioart with colony pickers, investigating the use of
fluorescent strains, and testing new detection algorithms. - Collaborating with Engineering and Software on numerous projects, gaining and consulting
with expertise. This has involved; coming up with hardware and software solutions to
problems, QC of brand new software packages and production spec machines and also
affecting the look, feel and function of new products. - A desk based research piece. This is usually heavily tied to new product development, and hence tends to be the most secretive. Previous examples have included market research, as well as investigating how scientists perform work, and how this may change in the future.
Essential skills
- An independent working style.
- A robust approach to reporting.
- Flexibility to sudden project changes based on business need.
- Adherence to non-disclosure agreements, as projects can include valuable prototypes and intellectual property.
- It should be noted that no knowledge of engineering, software development or marketing is required. However, if the student does have an appropriate background, and wishes to investigate these skills further, cross departmental projects can be arranged.
Skills that will be developed
- Project Management
- Working heavily with robotic laboratory equipment, from early development prototypes to market ready instruments.
- Cross departmental communication (Software, Engineering, Marketing)
- Industry research processes.
Number of Placements Offered
Singer Instruments has a rolling intake of internships. It is usual for the Research team to have one intern at any one time. However this is subject to change based on project requirements. A
maximum of 2 internships could be offered simultaneously within the Research team.
Possible Timeframe
A three month block is the usual placement mode, flexibility can be considered in special
cases. Certain times of year are more competitive than others, and early application is
suggested to avoid disappointment.
Note: Certain times of year are more competitive than others, and early application is suggested to avoid disappointment.
Lead Contact
Dr. Oliver Jack Severn Email: Oliver@singerinstruments.com Tel:(0) 1984 640226
How to apply
Please apply through the Singer website at: www.singerinstruments.com/jobs/
CambioScience – educational technology – rolling deadline
Brand new PIPS opportunity – offered for the first time in Jan 2020!
Overview of CambioScience
CamBioScience is a brand of the OBRIZUM GROUP LTD, an educational technology company founded in Cambridge, UK, by life science researchers from the University of Cambridge. The Courses & Conferences Department works with world-leading experts to provide intensive training courses and conferences in breakthrough life science technologies for academic and industry professionals. CamBioScience offers both in-person and online training courses. In 4 years, 800 scientists have been trained from over 80 leading academic and industrial institutions from more than 30 countries worldwide.
Project outline
The intern will be required to help with the day-to-day logistics for upcoming courses. The internship will be flexible depending on the needs of the department at the time and interests of the intern. Activities can include:
- Designing social media campaigns
- Provide support for setting up course practical sessions
- Provide support during the delivery of a course
- Put together content for department collaterals
- Organise contact databases
- Involvement in the sales of course registrations
The intern will also have the opportunity to be involved in the design of a new scientific course alongside the Head of Courses & Conferences.
Essential skills required
- Scientific background
- Highly Organised
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work in a team
Skills you will develop
You will gain a greater understanding for how scientific events are run. By the end of the internship, you will be confident with all aspects of organising a technical life-sciences course. Key skills to be developed include organisation, sales, marketing, problem-solving and project management.
Placement location
CambioScience
OBRIZUM GROUP LTD
Unit 3 Duke’s Court
54-62 Newmarket Road,
Cambridge, UK
CB5 8DZ
When
The placement will be for a block of three months (12 weeks). The start date is flexible.
Contact
For informal enquiries, contact Michelle Ware, Head of Courses and Conferences
T: +44(0)7791481346
T: +44(0)1223 470647 (UK, Headquarters)
E: michelle@cambioscience.com
How to apply
There is a rolling deadline. If you are interested, apply by sending a CV and cover letter to: michelle@cambioscience.com