About the Job
We have one funded intern position available this summer through the Royal Society of Biology Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships programme funded by DEFRA.
This is a fully funded 10 week placement (~£412/week) working with us at BugBiome on aphid insecticides based in Norwich.
Our Project: Microbes vs Aphids
Aphids cause up to 50% crop yield losses, and resistance to chemical insecticides is accelerating the need for biological alternatives.
In this project, you’ll:
– Isolate microbial strains from crops
– Run insect assays to identify which microbes effect the aphids and how the microbe effects the aphids (mode of action)
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
– Microbial isolation & culturing
– Experimental design & screening pipelines
– Plant–microbe–insect interactions
About You
We’re looking for:
-2nd year undergraduates (entering final year in Autumn 2026)
– OR final year students progressing to a PhD or MSc in Autumn 2026
Backgrounds in biology, microbiology, plant science, or related fields and any previous lab experience always stand out as well as an interest in plants/insects/microbes
Why apply?
Paid research experience at a start-up based at the John Innes Centre a world leading institute in plant science within the wider Norwich Research Park environment where there are start-ups and academics working on applied research. You’ll be fully embedded within our team, gaining hands-on experience with our pipelines while actively participating in team meetings and welcome at our monthly socials.
There are 16 projects across the UK so take a look at the full list and apply:
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