Unpaid Internship, Leuven Feb 2027

Calling out for Master's students in Leuven, Belgium. Are you passionate about understanding disease biology and contributing to the development of novel therapies for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative disorders? If you thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary biotech environment and are eager to develop your laboratory and scientific skills, we would love to hear from you. MUNA THERAPEUTICS - Company Presentation and Unpaid Internship Opportunities for Students Muna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company developing first-in-class therapeutics for neurologic diseases. Our strategy is based on an innovative, all-in-human discovery engine, deep understanding of disease genetics and pathophysiology, world-class structural biology expertise, and experienced medicinal chemistry and translational biology, focused on developing small molecule therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of global high unmet need. The validation of novel therapeutic targets depends on the availability of robust and physiologically relevant disease models. In this project, you will contribute to the optimization and validation of human stem cell-derived in vitro models and help establish phenotypic assays to evaluate cellular characteristics. Through this work, you will gain hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, imaging, and molecular biology techniques. All methodologies are established within the laboratory. Dedicated training and supervision will be provided throughout the project. OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH Optimize culture conditions for human stem cell-derived cellular models. Validate cellular assays to assess relevant phenotypic and functional endpoints. Contribute to the validation of novel therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative diseases. You will contribute to scientific projects across Muna's portfolio during a 15–18-we ek (starting in February 2026), non-paid internship, gaining practical experience in a drug discovery environment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with scientists from diverse backgrounds and gain insight into the development of innovative therapeutics while strengthening your scientific and professional skills. We offer a dynamic and collaborative environment within a small biotechnology company characterized by a flat organizational structure and open culture. The role is based in Leuven, but employees are part of an international organization with collaborators in Denmark, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Our diverse team brings together expertise in biochemistry, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, and other life science disciplines. Open-plan offices, close cross-functional interactions, and informal social activities foster knowledge sharing, innovation, and a positive workplace culture. QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled as a MSc student in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Biology, or similar. Understanding of neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation and related topics is strongly preferred Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with can-do attitude, willing to go the extra mile, and take advantage of opportunities for professional development and growth Collaborative and respectful personality Excellent written and oral English communication skills For further information about Muna Therapeutics, our team or the ongoing research projects, please contact Jorge Valadas ( ) or Ivana Geric ( ). APPLICATIONS Please upload a cover letter and CV by November 20, 2026. Screening will be ongoing and the position maybe filled before this date. Diversity is fundamental to our culture, and we give full and fair consideration to all applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political views With office locations in Europe and US and more than 19 nationalities represented in our company, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas. We work hard every day, but we also have serious fun. We take the time to support each other, because we believe teamwork is foundational to our high-quality science For further information about Muna Therapeutics visit .