Cooperative Study Program 2025 - Master in Data Science & Engineering, University of Coimbra (m/f/d)

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The Position

We are looking for committed students for our study cooperation program who implement projects relevant to our company and shape changes with foresight, expertise and international orientation.
 
Are you looking for a challenging start into your professional life?
Are you interested in a practical assignment followed by a master’s thesis in our company? Then this is your chance!
 
We offer you practical assignments and key tasks that enable you to expand your skills and get to know our company.

Possible tasks:

• Structured technology management including scanning, scouting and monitoring of emerging technologies
• Conducting feasibility studies and pilot projects
• Automation and monitoring key production processes with standard IT tools (Scada, DCS, historians). 
• Applying state of the art methods for advanced data analysis and statistical methods for drug development
• Enhance process understanding and robustness using design of experiments and multivariate data analysis methods
• Automate redundant processes to speed up drug development
• Help reducing routine maintenance efforts and avoid unnecessary production equipment downtimes
• Apply Data Science to create new information and integrate them in new digital solutions
• Analyse internal and external data as key to generate new insights in drug development, biomarker discovery, research or production processes

 
What can you expect:

• A study cooperation agreement with monthly payment
• The examination for acceptance into an employment relationship after graduation
• An international working environment at the Penzberg location

You fulfill the following requirements:

• You are a student attending the University of Coimbra Master of Data Science & Engineering course and can confirm this with your enrollment certificate.
• You are prepared to complete the mandatory internship prescribed by the course of study and the master’s thesis in faculties on campus.

 
The Roche Cooperative Study Program alternates between lectures and internships as part of your master’s degree program at University of Coimbra and practical assignments at Roche. The practical assignments prepare you for the job-related fields of Master of Science & Data Engineering qualification.
 
Start of the study cooperation: August 1st, 2025
Duration of cooperation: October 30th, 2026

Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (complete resume in table format, a copy of your last report card, enrollment certificate). Before sending your application, please note that no further documents can be added subsequently.
 
# If we are convinced, a video interview will take place followed by a virtual F2F interview.
 
Work location: Penzberg & remote
 
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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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