Speculative Internship Application
About Ignota Labs
Ignota Labs is a multi-award-winning drug turnaround company tackling one of the industry’s biggest bottlenecks: drug safety. Through cutting-edge explainable AI, we identify and resolve toxicity issues in promising drug candidates, unlocking their potential to become safe, effective therapies.
At Ignota Labs, you’ll work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI, real-world drug development and business innovation. Our mission is ambitious, and we’re building a team of equally ambitious, experienced and forward-thinking experts who are excited by the opportunities recent innovation in AI and technology can bring.
About the Internship
We will be publishing details of available internship projects later in the year. Internships with Ignota are an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment and to meaningfully contribute to our work turning around drugs. Whether you're a student or a recent graduate eager to explore the fields of AI, drug discovery, or biotechnology, we welcome speculative applications to join our team.
Please note that speculative applications will not be reviewed until projects are published, we expect this to be in April.
What Makes This Internship Unique
- Hands-on Experience: Work alongside industry experts and contribute to real projects that can have a significant impact on drug development.
- Dynamic Environment: Experience a fast-paced, multifaceted workplace where no two days are alike.
- Learning & Growth: Gain insights into the drug development lifecycle and learn how cutting-edge AI techniques are being applied to overcome challenges in drug safety.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
A strong candidate will have/be most of the following:
- A Masters degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, computer science, bioinformatics, or data science, with academic experience or projects that demonstrate your interest.
- Basic programming skills, preferably in Python or another relevant language.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to approach problems creatively.
- A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work in interdisciplinary teams.
We encourage applicants to apply if they are excited by the opportunity, even if they don't meet all the criteria.
Benefits
Internships at Ignota are paid positions unless funded by industry schemes. Further details on compensation for 2026 projects will be shared when projects are published.