Doel vak

The aim is to obtain experience in scientific research including the
design and execution of experiments and to critically interpret and
reflect on the experimental results. The project will be conducted
within the field of bioanalytical chemistry in one of the following
settings:
- University or Academic hospital
- Research institute
- Company
The internship can be performed either within the Netherlands or abroad.

Inhoud vak

A bioanalytical chemistry research project will deal with theoretical
and practical understanding of issues involved in the design, execution,
analysis and interpretation of complex bioanalytical studies.
The specific content of the project depends on the associated
supervisor(s), available projects on location and the timing of the
internship.

Attention will be paid to setting up new research/experiments, using
state-of-the-art experimental techniques, analyzing experimental results
and keeping adequate documentation. In all, the student will get exposed
to doing research as well as to contemporary bioanalytical techniques.

Onderwijsvorm

Literature review, formulating a research question, conducting
experiments, keeping adequate documentation (e.g. labjournal), analyzing
data, reporting on results in progress/group meetings, in a written
thesis and final presentation within the research group.

Toetsvorm

Academic attitude, execution, oral presentation, and written thesis

Vereiste voorkennis

Entry requirements with respect to attained courses and number of
credits apply. See the Education and Examination regulations and the
internship manual Drug Discovery & Safety. For questions, consult the
internship coordinator well in advance (internships_sf.beta@vu.nl).

Literatuur

Starting literature will be provided by the supervisor. The first 1-2
weeks of the traineeship will be spent on literature reading and
preparation for the project.

Doelgroep

C,E,S variants of mDDS-BCCA

Overige informatie

The standard length of a major internship is 24 EC (4 months) and can be
extended to 36 EC (6 months). Make sure you discuss your personal
education plan with your master (track) coordinator well in advance. See
the “Master Drug Discovery & Safety Internship manual” for more
information (rules, regulations, tips, etc.) on the internship process.
This manual can be found on the canvas community “Master Drug Discovery
& Safety”.

Afwijkende intekenprocedure

The number of internal (VU) internship positions is limited. Contact dr. Jeroen Kool (j.kool@vu.nl) for more information on internship opportunities. Be aware that a selection procedure applies for most external positions. Before the start of the project an internship agreement has to be signed by all involved parties and the project proposal has to be approved by the VU supervisor. See the “Master Drug Discovery & Safety Internship manual” for more information on the rules and regulation regarding internships. If after reading the manual you still have questions regarding the process related to internships, admission, approval, etc., please contact the internship coordinator via internships_sf.beta@vu.nl.