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Community site paid internship

The Company of Biologists currently has an opportunity for a paid three-month internship to work on our community sites – the Node, preLights and FocalPlane. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the rapidly growing online science communication environment, to develop writing skills, and to learn about academic publishing.

Together, the Company’s three community sites provide platforms for the research community to share news, discuss issues relevant to the field, and read about the latest research and events. The Node is a field-specific site for developmental biologists, FocalPlane aims to bring together the microscopy and biology communities, and preLights is focussed on highlighting the preprint literature and exploring the journey from preprint to publication. The intern will be involved in the day-to-day running of one or more of the sites and will be mentored by the existing Community Manager(s). The internship will be based in our office in Cambridge, with hybrid working opportunities. Please see the full role description for further details.

We are looking for an intern to start in summer 2025. The closing date for applications is 5 June 2025. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, stating why you are interested in this opportunity, to recruitment@biologists.com. Please also direct informal enquiries to the same addresses. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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The Company of Biologists is proud of its inclusive culture. We aim to maintain and improve our working environment so that everyone is included and able to give their best. We build on current thinking and best practice to ensure that equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Our EDI page provides more details about our actions to date and our plans moving forward.

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Ryan Harrison recounts his professional internship at The Company of Biologists

5 December 2024

Four employees standing in front of the "supporting biologists inspiring biology." tagline.
Ryan Harrison (second from the left) amongst the Community Managers.

 

Ryan Harrison, a PhD student between the labs of Timothy Saunders and James Briscoe as part of the MRC DTP in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research, recounts his recent internship experience with The Company of Biologists. …

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