Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From 01.01.2025 on (latest starting date 01.03.2025) | HAUTCHARAGE

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

This internship provides an opportunity to get experienced in recombinant protein production in a bacterial host and enzymatic assays related to lignocellulose deconstruction. The trainee will focus on cloning, protein expression, protein purification and activity testing of carbohydrate-active enzymes, contributing to the team’s work on characterizing enzymes that act on polysaccharides

You will be mainly in charge of:

·         Cloning carbohydrate active enzyme coding genes in bacterial host

·         Managing the production of the recombinant proteins

·         Purification of the recombinant proteins

·         Carry out enzymatic tests to characterize the activity of recombinant proteins

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

·         Master’s student with a background in molecular biology or biochemistry for a 6-month internship.

Experience and skills

·         Understanding of molecular biology tools and approaches

·         Knowledge of laboratory good practices

Language skills

·         Good level both written and spoken English and French

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects;

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 nationalities represented in our workforce; 

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions;

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science;

32 days’ paid annual leave for a full time internship, 11 public holidays per annum, flexible working hours,

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

Apply online

https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/interns/

Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

Application procedure and conditions:

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.