[Internship] Synthetic Biology

// Your mission

Eligo is building a pioneering platform technology that enables us to engineer phage-derived particles (Eligobiotics) to package and deliver modular therapeutic DNA payloads to genetically (re)program a wide range of bacterial species in-situ. With such a capability, Eligo is poised to lead the new generation of precision microbiome engineering companies, and address serious unmet medical needs in the field of inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases and oncology.

We've raised €50 million dollars from top investors and just published our work in Nature – this is a really exciting time to join the adventure!

As an intern in the Synthetic Biology team, you will work hands-in-hands with some pioneers in the field to design and engineer bacterial strains, therapeutic DNA circuits and phage genomes

• Your contributions will have a direct, tangible impact on the cutting-edge products being developed at Eligo as they progress from the benchtop to the clinic – and you will gain significant experience in cutting-edge innovations in synthetic biology and microbiome science.
• This is a six-month position with the exact start date depending on the student's academic cycle – potentially followed by a full-time contract.
• We offer a competitive salary, with the exact amount depending on the candidate's experience.

// Internship perks

• A team that is passionate, creative, driven, and at the top of their game
• A fast-paced, international, interdisciplinary, inspiring, and collaborative work environment
• An opportunity to apply cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems
• A truly unique and fantastic company culture
• Office and lab easily accessible via public transit (metro lines 14 and 6, RER C, tram T3a, various bus lines)
• Secure parking for bikes on site
• Numerous options for lunch: many restaurants within walking distance, fully-equipped kitchen and cafeteria on the Eligo premises, and a Foodles ( workplace canteen in the common building space
• Last but not least...the Parisian life! (Brand-new lab and office space in Paris with a rooftop terrace from which we can see the Eiffel Tower sparkle ✨; 6-minute walk from the river Seine)

// Applicant profile

• Engineering or Master's student in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, or related fields from EU country
• Proficient and comfortable speaking and writing in English with a multi-national team
• Ability to communicate across disciplines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Hard working and passionate
• Autonomy, initiative, adaptation, and team spirit
• General tech-savviness and nerdiness
• Expected start date September/October 2026