Would you like to help Danish companies, startups, and universities prosper in the intersection between life sciences, research, technology, and innovation? And at the same time be part of the Danish presence in Boston, home of the most innovative square mile on the planet?
As our intern, you can expect to develop both on a professional and personal level whilst working in one of the densest innovation eco-systems in the world.
What we expect from you:
It is essential that you are curious and embrace working on diverse projects in a dynamic organization. We are looking for someone who thrives in an environment where you have influence on defining and executing day-to-day tasks as well as larger projects and who can work under tight deadlines. We are not looking for any specific study lines, rather we prefer that you are:
- Interested in R&D, life science, green transition, innovation, tech, and future trends
- Open-minded with a strong drive to perform individually as well as part of a team
- A sharp analytical mind and able to interpret and communicate complex information clearly
- Interested in Denmark’s strongholds within life sciences, digitalization, green transition, and business
- Familiar with social media tools essential to planning and executing campaign strategies and programs, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Positive with a great sense of humor
Who are we and what we do we offer?
ICDK Boston is the latest addition to the group of seven Innovation Centres globally. We are a partnership between the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The Centre bridges research institutions, startups, companies, and capital in Denmark, the Boston ecosystem, and the US East Coast. We aim to accelerate the entry of Danish life science, green tech and digital companies; facilitate knowledge sharing, networks and research cooperation. Our mission is to inspire innovation in Denmark to ultimately promote Denmark’s growth and competitive advantage.
As our intern you will:
- Be part of an agile and dynamic team.
- Expand your international network.
- Work with Danish universities, top US universities, startups, and larger corporations.
- Get a chance to apply and develop your academic skills and know-how.
- Gain know-how within green transition.
- Kick-start your career in a key life science cluster.
ICDK Boston provides innovation advisory services to Danish companies, startups, and organizations. You will support our team in consulting and facilitating access to the Boston ecosystem and the US East Coast within a wide array of technologies, but with focus on life science, AI, green transition, and sustainability. We arrange both digital and physical events, including but not limited to boot camps, conventions, academies, and master classes.
You will assist the team with the following activities:
- Building and strengthening knowledge, networks and partnerships.
- Arranging delegation visits, scientific roundtables, educational workshops, webinars, meetings, and other activities.
- Exploring emerging trends and preparing reports.
- Assisting Danish companies with innovation consultancy.
Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.
