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Placement: Biomarkers of CNS diseases

Supervisor: Dr Patrick McHugh

Suitability: Undergraduates undertaking biomedical, biochemistry or molecular biological related degrees.

Duration: Approx. 10-12 months (Starting September 2025)

Hours: Full-Time (Unpaid)

Placement Description:

We are seeking a self-motivated candidate who is seeking placement/affiliate work experience in an academic biomedical research lab that resides within the Centre for Biomarker Research (CeBioR) under the supervision of Dr McHugh. The candidate will have strengths/interest in biomedical work and will assist in aspects of the research programme relating to biomarker development (disease mechanisms/drug target development), which will include several molecular biological techniques. The candidate will gain invaluable hands-on experience of the workings of a research lab.

Other aspects of the role include:

  • Day to day lab maintenance
  • Good organizational skills and lab practices
  • Follow health and safety protocols
  • Maintain strict laboratory records and databases
  • Able to handle multiple projects at once and develop independence

Contact/application:

To apply please email Dr McHugh (p.c.mchugh@hud.ac.uk) with a CV and covering letter.

Applications close 31st May 2025

One of the major challenges facing society today is that as we age the incidence of disease increases. These diseases include neurodegenerative & neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic pain. The UN ageing program and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have projected that the number of older people (65+) in the world are expected to increase from 420 million in 2000 to nearly 1 billion by 2030, with the proportion of older people being increased from 7% to 12%.

A significant proportion of the ageing population will develop one of the aforementioned afflictions, for example research indicates that approximately 4% of the global population suffers from chronic pain, with incidence rate increasing complementary to age, and that the number of people affected with chronic pain is more than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined (World Health Organisation, 2011-13).

The CeBioR looks to address some of these issues by exploring the underlying aetiology of the aforementioned diseases with a particular focus on chronic conditions relating to neuroinflammation including Pain, Multiple Sclerosis and Dementia, as well as explore the ageing process itself. By understanding these diseases we can develop tools to not only improve diagnosis, but also develop new therapeutics to improve disease treatment. We anticipate that the centre’s research will improve the quality of life of many people suffering with these highly debilitating diseases, providing a smooth and rapid translation from proof of concept to a tangible availability in the clinic.

Campus Internship Placement Year: Cultural Institute Project Management Assistant – Leeds University

Are you a second or penultimate year undergraduate student at the University of Leeds looking to take a year-in-industry as part of your degree? Would you like to gain skills and experiences relevant for a career in the arts and cultural sector such as cultural production, project management, and partnerships development?    

The Cultural Institute is dedicated to developing research collaborations with creative sector partners, fostering cultural engagement, and enhancing student learning and skills.

This is a developmental role to support a current student to develop skills, experiences and knowledge relevant for a career in the cultural sector or higher education. You will gain hands-on experience supporting research funding opportunities, creative collaborations, student opportunities, partnership facilitation, and co-delivery of cultural programming with arts professionals, staff and students at the University of Leeds.  You will also have the chance to work with the on-campus cultural venues and producers to support us in promoting a campus cultural offer. Through your internship, you’ll learn about the operation and impact of partnerships between universities and cultural organisations,, as well as developing creative production, administration and project management skills.

As Cultural Institute Project Management Assistant, you will receive training, support and mentorship (within and beyond the university) to meet your specific development needs. You will also have the opportunity to develop wider experience of the cultural sector by undertaking a collaborative project with a Cultural Institute partner.

With an interest in pursuing a career in the cultural and creative industries or higher education, you will have excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines. You will also have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team; with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving and making improvements. Strong IT skills and proficiency in the use of MS Office products (particularly Word and Excel) are essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the administration and coordination of our key projects and programmes. This will include working closely with Cultural Institute staff and internal/external partners to perform administration tasks such as arranging meetings and events, record keeping, data management and communications;
  • Support the delivery of key events throughout the year including research workshops, cultural events and stakeholder engagement activities;
  • Under guidance, conduct desktop research to support project development and compiling project and briefing materials as required;
  • With the support of your line-manager, communicate with internal and external partners, and respond efficiently and professionally to enquiries;
  • Keep records for documentation, clarification and presentation to management;
  • Build effective working relationships within the Cultural Institute team and contributing to team decisions where appropriate.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nichola Casse, Cultural Institute Project Manager

Email: n.f.casse@leeds.ac.uk

Additional Information

Working at Leeds 

We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.

Our University

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life.. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education.  Within the Cultural Institute we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; those who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

Information for disabled candidates

Information for disabled candidates, impairments or health conditions, including requesting alternative formats, can be found on our Accessibility information page or by getting in touch with us at hr@leeds.ac.uk

Criminal Records

A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.

Any offer of appointment will be in accordance with our Criminal Records policy. You can find out more about required checks and declarations in our Criminal Records information page.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available via the Government’s Work in the UK page

Cut-off date 2nd May

You can find details of the post here

Placement Opportunity – Account Coordinator/Executive – Mednet – Headingley Leeds

Application closing date: 11-May-2025

Start Date: Summer 2025 – Ideally July start, but flexible to the right candidate

Hours per week: 35

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience. Entry level starts at £22,222.20

Location: 40 Otley Road, Leeds, LS6 2AL. Hybrid working with minimum 1 day per week in office. We are a Disability Confident employer.

MyCareer share link: https://mycareer.leeds.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?id=169544&service=Careers%20Service

Project Outline & Organisation Details

 

Mednet is a medical communications and marketing agency working with clients in the pharmaceutical life sciences and wider healthcare sector.

Driven by outcomes, we bring science and creativity together. Dynamic, agile, and efficient, our unique approach is changing the landscape of brand communications. As a certified woman-owned business with a social aim, our diversity fuels innovation.

We offer a competitive benefits package with 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

What you will do: 

 

  • The role involves supporting the team to service our clients in the pharmaceutical life sciences and wider healthcare industry, including planning and delivering a variety of campaigns and projects.
  • This may include creating and reviewing scientific and promotional marketing materials for prescription-only medicines, medical devices and other products, events organisation, creating digital assets and print materials, conducting research, delivering reports and presentations.
  • You will work with team members to define deliverables, plan timelines, and provide input to effectively manage resource and budgets for projects.
  • You will enjoy being client facing and contributing to conversations with support from senior team members.
  • You will brief and manage the delivery of work with internal copy and design teams.
  • With guidance from senior team leaders, you will contribute to driving the strategic development and direction of accounts.

What induction and ongoing training will be provided?

We provide a comprehensive induction training once you join. Our job is to introduce you to the team, our systems and processes and help you settle in.

You will learn how to use Microsoft programmes, our project management software and how to follow our internal process for creating work across teams and keeping clients up to date on progress. This will be reinforced through your day-to-day work and you will quickly learn and become accustomed to the steps and actions you need to follow over the following weeks.

The induction will be provided by your line manager and other key team members, and you will also be given a buddy for more general support. With your line manager, you will have a performance appraisal to set goals and review your progress at two points in the year, as well as a monthly review.

Further opportunities to shadow and learn from other team members are always available in alignment with your goals for development.

Health and wellbeing is a priority at Mednet; we have a mental health strategy group, frequent wellness activities to help everyone keep well at work including morning meditation and craft sessions, and regular social events. We frequently run awareness campaigns on physical and mental health conditions, which has included staff sharing their own experiences of being neurodiverse. All employees have access to a 24-hour helpline and further resources through the Mindful Employer Scheme.

We are a Disability Confident employer.

Skills & attributes you will bring: 

Essential criteria.

  • A current University of Leeds student in your second (or penultimate) year, looking to undertake this role as part of a Year in Industry in academic year 2025-26
  • Strong project management, organisation and time management skills
  • Thrives managing a busy and varied workload
  • Effective at prioritising their own workload
  • Confident written and verbal communicator
  • Delivers aspects of projects to a very high quality standard
  • Works within timelines and budgets
  • Reports to team leaders to provide status updates on projects
  • Works with the team to exceed client expectations and identify opportunities to grow the business
  • Is a team player
  • Is pragmatic, enthusiastic and able to use their initiative
  • Is committed to upholding our values
  • Highly computer literate
  • Demonstrates understanding or interest in health and pharmaceutical life sciences
  • Demonstrates ability or interest in managing projects
  • Expected or achieved 2:1 degree classification in a relevant subject (science and business/ marketing preferred)

 

Company Benefits: We offer a highly competitive benefits package with 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, hybrid-working, recognition awards & rewards, flexitime, buying & selling holiday, working abroad, 24-hour wellbeing support, long-service benefits + more

Management/ Supervision: Kaitlyn Sportelli, Group Account Director ksportelli@mednethealth.com

How applicants should apply:

Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and answering the following questions to careers@mednethealth.com:

  • Please demonstrate what interests you about this job and what makes you a suitable candidate for the role in no more than 300 words
  • Please explain why you want to work for this specific organisation and/or on this specific project and how the organisations values align with your own in no more than 300 words

You can apply for the post here

The closing date for applications is 11th May 2025

Plant Tissue Curation Student Placement, Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 11th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Advancing plant tissue curation for genomic analysis

This project aims to improve collection techniques to better preserve material for genomic analysis by widening the options available in the field and contributing to ongoing research in this area. You will work on assessing methods including desiccation in silica gel and ethanol preservation for plant tissues addressing key questions in their effectiveness.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Spatial Planning of Dry Biomes Student Placement, Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 11th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Improving spatial planning of African dry biomes

The main goal of this project is to generate input data to improve spatial planning of African dry biomes with regards to biodiversity, ecosystem services and restoration. African dry biomes provide key ecosystem services to African populations such as food and water provision but are currently under human pressures of habitat transformation and climate change. Planning to conserve biodiversity while meeting human needs is thus urgent.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Conservation of Exceptional Species Student Placement, Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 11th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Improving the conservation of exceptional species from UK woodland and marine ecosystems

The intern will work with the Seed and Stress Biology team to support the development of The Kew Cryobank, a key deliverable of Initiative 2.3 of Kew’s Science Strategy. This will use cryopreservation approaches for the long-term conservation of “exceptional species” that cannot be conserved in conventional seed banks.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Capturing Critical Data from Botanical Books Student Placement, Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 11th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Investigating best practice in capturing critical data from botanical books

Every year a large number of books are published containing new botanical information. Such science-based changes and additions are critical data for accurate conservation and policy decisions as well as the basis for future science. Most of which are not available in electronic form, so it is essential that such data are databased to make the results of the science widely available. Therefore, at Kew we screen books for new data and incorporate that into the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) and the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) databases.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Documenting Climbing Plant Diversity Student Placement, Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 11th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Climbing plants untangled: documenting climbing plant diversity in South-East Asia

Are you interested in discovering understudied plant diversity? This project focuses on climbing plants, a critical component of tropical plant megadiversity, playing a major role in rainforest regeneration and ecosystem function. Improving the level of knowledge of climber diversity is essential in helping to accurately understand the overall structure and composition of biodiversity in the region and will underpin effective conservation efforts.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Enhancing Kews Collections Student Placement, Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 11th May 2025

Location: Richmond, UK

Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Enhancing Kew’s ethnobotany collections through digital integration of documentation and specimens

Kew’s Economic Botany Collection holds around 100,000 specimens of plant raw material and objects of great scientific and cultural importance. This project will enhance its use for source communities and other researchers by reuniting, reidentifying and reattaching objects/specimens to lost and unrecorded information.

Using various sources such as conservation reports, journal articles, Museum Lists, index cards and other object/specimen documentation, the student will be digitising and integrating physical record data onto our Integrated Collections Management Database to enrich objects digital records. An important part of the project will also be accessioning recent donations of ethnobotanical specimens, undertaking the process from databasing to museum storage.

Hours of work Full time

Contract Type Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date September 2025

Contract end date 12 months

Salary £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]

Directorate Science

Location Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date  11/05/2025

Find out more and apply for this role  here

Sustainable Forest Management Student Placement, Scottish Forestry, Scotland, UK, 2025-26

Application closing date: 27th April 2025

Location: Scotland, UK

Job description

Student Placement – Sustainable Forest Management
Full-time, 12-month placement
Location: Opportunities available across Scotland

Scottish Forestry is offering 12-month student placements for individuals studying forestry or a related land management discipline. These placements provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable forest management while contributing to Scotland’s ambitious woodland creation goals.

You’ll work alongside experienced Woodland Officers and Assistant Woodland Officers, supporting key grants and regulatory work. From planning and inspections to stakeholder engagement, your role will be varied and meaningful.

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance time between the office, remote working, and outdoor site visits. You’ll join a friendly and knowledgeable team who are passionate about forestry and committed to your professional development.

If you’re mid-way through your studies and eager to build practical skills in the forestry sector, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll gain:

  • First-hand experience in sustainable forest management
  • Training in grants and regulatory processes
  • Support from experienced professionals
  • Insight into Scotland’s forestry policy and delivery

 

To apply:
Please include a cover letter stating which Conservancy you’re applying to.

 

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours/week). Flexible working options are available.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your forestry career, join us and help shape the future of Scotland’s forests.

Find out more and apply for this role  here