Farm Carbon Toolkit is offering current DTP students the opportunity to work on their Farm Carbon Calculator.

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 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 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.

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.

Read moreNew Phytologist Foundation

Azotic Technologies Ltd is an innovative Biotech company specialising in the development and commercialisation of novel microbial biostimulants for the agricultural sector.

Read moreAzotic Technologies

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 We believe that current bispecific antibody R&D is outdated and focused only on limited known biology.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 (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

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

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.

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:

http://www.niche.org.uk/

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

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 31^st March 2022.

Making improvements in life possible

QIAGEN Manchester Ltd
CityLabs 2.0
200 Hathersage Road
Manchester
M13 0BH

www.qiagen.com

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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”.

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 2^nd May 2022

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 3^rd 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 3^rd January 2022.

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.

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 5^th 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.

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, 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 17^th September 2021.

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

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.

Download the flyer for details, including how to apply:

2021 Wellcome CHN Internship via BBSRC

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 27^th April 2021.  Should you have any questions prior to applying, these should be sent to Alice Coburn, Education Executive, ABPI (acoburn@abpi.org.uk).

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 27^th April 2021.  Should you have any questions prior to applying, these should be sent to Alice Coburn, Education Executive, ABPI (acoburn@abpi.org.uk).

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

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

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 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

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:

PIPS-MOU-Template-2020-12-11

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.

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 4^th January 2021.

Download the flyer for more details and how to apply:

2021 AMRC Research and Membership Intern