Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as an Infectious Disease Research Intern in Siena, Italy. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on projects focused on the discovery of biologics for infectious diseases, gain hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, and develop your skills in data analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to senior scientists in research projects focused on infectious diseases
- Assist in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments
- Apply techniques in immunology and microbiology to study disease mechanisms and host responses
- Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Participate in collaborative activities with cross-functional teams
- Contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Assist in preparing scientific documentation
What you will learn:
- Understand the main activities of research in infectious diseases and biologics discovery
- Develop laboratory techniques in immunology and microbiology
- Acquire familiarity with studying pathogen-host interactions
- Improve skills in experiment design, data analysis, and presentation
- Enhance problem-solving and scientific judgment capabilities
- Understand the importance of good scientific practices, ethics, and data integrity
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or related fields
- University laboratory experience in immunology and/or microbiology techniques
- Ability to analyze scientific data and interpret experimental results
- Good scientific communication skills, written and oral
- Fluency in English and Italian, both written and spoken
Duration: 6 months, extendable for another 6 months
Start Date: January 2026