RiSE - Roche internship for Scientific Exchange - in autism neural circuit Electrophysiology (9 months)

Job description

  Job facts

The Neuroscience discovery group is involved in research and development of novel therapies for diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. The RiSE program (Roche Internships for Scientific Exchange) offers the most talented postgraduate students the opportunity to enhance their competencies and to gain valuable work experience with us.

The Synapse and Circuit section located in Basel, Switzerland is a diverse group of international scientists working towards understanding disease mechanisms and support drug development efforts in Neuroscience. One area of particular interest is Neurodevelopmental Disorders, such as autism. We are looking for someone interested in investigating neural circuitry alterations in a novel animal model of autism. Such mechanistic understanding will help develop novel therapies for autism.

During the internship your tasks will include:

·  Designing experiments to understand circuit disruptions in autism and generating hypotheses about therapeutic interventions
·  Performing rodent slice electrophysiology experiments to understand the cellular phenotypes in autism disease models
·  Analyzing data and presenting findings in team meetings
·  Being part of a diverse team involved in drug discovery in neurodevelopment and psychiatry, mentored by a laboratory head

·  Who we are

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 8,500 people from approximately 90 countries work in Basel, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Moreover you are/have:

·  Enrolled in a PhD or medical degree program in Neuroscience or a related field at a university
·  Strong experience in rodent brain slice physiology
·  Highly motivated to work in a multicultural team with a great interest in acquiring novel techniques and gaining scientific knowledge
·  Fluent in English (writing and speaking)

Information about application documents and start date:

The preferred start date of the internship is May 2017 or upon availability. Applications need to include a CV and a cover letter, as well as a letter from your academic supervisor supporting your RiSE application. If you are interested, please apply online until January 15th, 2017. Please note that non-EU/EFTA nationals have to successfully apply for a Swiss work permit.

We would like to point out, that a pre-recorded video interview can be the first selection step, if your application is considered as a fit with our expectations for this internship.

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