Company
About the Organization
Sciensano is a renowned scientific institute that is dedicated to the challenge of uniting science, health and society. Sciensano is made up of about 1000 passionate workers who are committed every day to serving human and animal health through a variety of activities carried out in a professional and independent framework. Thanks to its long tradition of scientific expertise, Sciensano has distinguished itself as a leading scientific and public institution, but also as a key player in the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the environment ! Today, Sciensano draws its strength and specificity from a global and multidisciplinary approach to health, mobilizing unique research angles with the objective of contributing to the health of everyone.
More about Sciensano at : www.sciensano.be
Job description
Wanna give your training a strong societal turn ?
As part of the activities of the Health Impact Assessment Unit at Sciensano, we are looking for a Master’s student to contribute to the communication of scientific articles to the general public, particularly on the potential health effects of non-ionising radiation and 5G technology.
The Health Impact Assessment Unit is an expert centre that assesses the impact of the environment on human health. The unit works on various chemical, physical and biological agents, such as air pollution, endocrine disruptors, pesticides, metals, urbanisation and non-ionising radiation. In a context where the introduction of technologies such as 5G raises questions about the health and safety of citizens, the unit develops and updates scientific content for the online knowledge and learning platform on 5G, Parlons5G/Over5G.
The aim of the internship is to contribute to the search and analysis of scientific literature, as well as to translating the results of epidemiological and experimental studies into language that is accessible to the general public. The intern will contribute in particular to contextualising scientific findings and reformulating them in a clear, understandable and engaging way.
The internship will take place within the Health Impact Assessment Unit at Sciensano. The student will be supervised by a team specialised in assessing the health impacts of environmental exposures.
Sciensano: the ideal place for your internship. Completing your internship at Sciensano means choosing to give your studies a strong societal dimension. Do you think you have the talent, enthusiasm for learning and commitment that we are looking for in our future intern? Then don’t wait any longer! At Sciensano, our employees are our greatest asset and deserve our full attention. You will discover a human-scale organisation where people’s development is a priority, and where your mentor will be a committed scientist whose mission is to support you throughout a journey of discovery and excellence. You will work in a welcoming environment where values such as kindness, inclusion, diversity, respect and openness truly come to life.
Like what you are reading? Great! Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting literature searches to support ongoing work and contextualise scientific findings;
- Critically analysing scientific articles, particularly epidemiological and experimental studies;
- Summarising findings from the scientific literature;
- Translating scientific findings into language adapted to the general public;
- Contributing to the writing of clear and accessible content for the Parlons5G/Over5G platform;
- Contributing to the development of accessible answers and recommendations for the general public.
Profile
Your profile:
Degree: Master’s student in a university programme relevant to science, health sciences or an equivalent field.
Generic competencies:
- Rigour and accuracy in analysing and processing scientific information;
- Excellent written and communication skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Analytical and synthesis skills;
- Interest in science communication and science popularisation.
Technical competencies:
- Basic knowledge of epidemiological and/or experimental studies;
- Ability to critically analyse scientific articles;
- Good literature search skills;
- Ability to communicate scientific content in an accessible way to the general public.
Language skills:
- Good knowledge of French and English.
We offer
The Offer :
- A full-time internship at a renowned scientific institute
- A dedicated mentor who will accompany you throughout your internship
- The opportunity to connect with leading scientists in your field
- A clear internship convention between you, your institution and us
- A stimulating internship environment to strengthen your expertise or acquire a first great experience
Application deadline : by 31st of December 2026.
Contact
Send your application with your cv and cover letter.
What happens next ?
1° Our recruiters will analyze each application
2° We will then send you an email to inform you of the decision made based on your cv and cover letter
3° The candidates whose application best matches the position will be invited for an interview
