Master’s Student; m​/f​/d - Internship

Master's Student (m/f/d) - Internship

The Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM), a legal foundation under civil law based in Freising, is a prominent member of the Leibniz Association. Our institute integrates cutting-edge biomolecular research, bioinformatics, and high-performance analytical technologies to explore the complex interactions between the human organism and food components.

The Transcriptome & Proteome Profiling research group at Leibniz-LSB@TUM is currently seeking a motivated master's student for a 2-3 month internship to start on June 2025.

Master's Student (m/f/d) - Internship

A Scalable Microarray Platform for RNA Detection

Duration: minimum 2 months

We are looking for a talented and motivated student specializing in chemistry, molecular biology, or biochemistry to contribute to our groundbreaking research. The project focuses on enhancing RNA detection on microarrays through the development and optimization of novel biochemical strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth literature research to support experimental design.
• Critically evaluate and discuss experimental results.
• Assist in the synthesis of microarrays and optimization of the workflow.

Ideal Applicants must Have:

• The ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the principles of good scientific practice.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of molecular biology, with practical lab experience being highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What we offer:

• A responsible and engaging role in a leading university research environment.
• A supportive, friendly team eager to collaborate.
• Flexible working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Hands-on experience with microarray design, synthesis, processing, and analysis.

In the case of essentially reciprocal suitability, severely-disabled applicants as defined in SGB IX will be preferred.