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 ?
We are looking for a motivated Master's student to join our Health Risk and Impact Assessment team.
Our team investigates how environmental exposures—including air pollution, biodiversity, chemicals, pesticides and climate—affect human health.
To assess the health impacts of environmental factors, Sciensano develops integrated research approaches that combine multiple sources of information, including:
- in-house toxicity data generated using in silico and in vitro methods;
- existing environmental and health databases;
- individual exposure and health data.
To collect these data, Sciensano regularly conducts field studies using a variety of tools and methods, including:
- monitoring devices (such as silicone wristbands used to assess exposure to environmental contaminants);
- questionnaires;
- participant interviews;
- human biomonitoring analyses of biological samples to evaluate environmental exposure, potential health effects and susceptibility factors.
These data are complemented by datasets provided by a wide range of partners, including Belgian Federal Public Services, universities and other research organisations.
Sciensano : The ideal place for your Internship. Doing your internship at Sciensano means choosing to give your training a strong societal turn, through an immersion in our stimulating work environment made up of people dedicated to shaping a better future in the field of health. Do you think you have the talent, the desire to learn and the commitment that we are looking for in our future intern? Then don't wait any longer! At Sciensano, our employees are a strength and deserve our full attention. You will discover an organization with a human face, where the development of people is a priority, and where your mentor is a dedicated scientist whose mission is to accompany you on a journey of discovery and excellence. You will evolve in a warm environment where the values of kindness, inclusion, diversity, respect and openness become reality.
You like what you are reading ? Amazing ! Then, your tasks will involve :
- work with a hospitalisation database and link it to environmental datasets, with a particular focus on climate-related data;
- perform descriptive analyses of hospitalisation and environmental data;
- conduct a literature review related to the internship topic;
- prepare a concise scientific report summarising your findings.
Profile
Degree : Master's student in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, (Bio)statistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health or a related field.
General skills
- Processing, managing and analysing epidemiological data.
- Strong knowledge of quantitative data analysis methods and interpretation of results.
- Experience with statistical software; knowledge of R is considered an asset.
Technical skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
- Strong interest in public health and environmental health.
Language skills
- A good working knowledge of both French and English is essential.
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 15th of August 2026.
Contact
Send your application quickly via our website : https://www.sciensano.be
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
