Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City.
Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 40 novel pre-clinical and 22 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 170 patents.
Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, fibrotic diseases and more.
About our Professional Internship (Phd Students)
We're exciting to be running our Bioscience PIP (Professional Internship for PhD students) placement here at Sygnature Discovery.
This professional placements provides BBSRC-funded DTP (or equivalent) PhD students a fantastic opportunity to gain practical industry experience to help you broaden your research experience through exposure to a well-defined 3-month project in a pharmaceutical drug discovery setting.
The project could involve techniques ranging from biophysics and enzymology to cell imaging, and include all elements from planning, independent lab work and analysis to presentation of results, within a growing and highly respected team.
To be eligible, you should be pursuing a PhD in Biology or a related discipline and be enrolled in a UK-registered institution. This placement must form an integral part of your PhD. Please note that the position is unpaid, and we do not provide relocation expenses, so you will need to ensure that you can arrange accommodation and travel.
We are offering these placements at our Nottingham and Alderley Park sites. As part of your application, a covering letter is required, which should briefly outline why you would like to undertake your PhD placement within Sygnature Discovery. Please ensure your CV and covering letter are submitted as one document.
Why Sygnature Discovery?
At Sygnature Discovery, we embody excellence in everything we do. From pioneering research to ground-breaking discoveries, we set the standard for scientific innovation.
But it's collaboration that truly defines us. Across continents and disciplines, we unite to solve complex challenges, driven by a shared passion for improving lives worldwide.
We understand the importance of creating a work environment that empowers you to thrive. That’s why we have fostered a culture of collaboration and support, providing pathways for both professional and personal development.
This includes a diverse range of bespoke training and development designed to accelerate both your personal and career growth. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, family or parental status, beliefs, nationalities and religions. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where all our colleagues feel empowered to bring their true selves to work.
If you’re interested in joining a company that places people at the heart of its business, please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis.
