Internship - Backend Programmer (Master’s level)

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 4,464 - 8,928; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior development team

Internship allowance

Real-world feedback from scientists

Job summary

Fearless League in Leiden is offering an internship for Master’s students in fields like Computer Science or Bioinformatics. You will develop software tools that support cutting-edge life sciences research.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in PHP, Python, and JavaScript, along with an analytical mindset. Interns will receive mentorship from a senior development team and work in an office environment at Leiden Bio Science Park.

Qualifications

• Master's student in relevant areas such as Computer Science or Bioinformatics.
• Strong command of English; Dutch is a plus.
• Background in life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop software tools for molecular biology research.
• Collaborate with scientists and technical team members.
• Work independently and in teams on various projects.

Skills

PHP (Laravel)

Python

JavaScript (React)

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

Education

Master's program in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Bioinformatics

Job description

Internship at Fearless League

Are you a Master’s student looking for an internship with real‑world impact? At Fearless League, we build software tools used in cutting‑edge life sciences research – supporting molecular biology research, lab operations, and data systems.

This role is intended for students enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or other relevant area. Depending on your skills and interests, you could work on:

• AI & Machine Learning
• Web Application Development
• Bioinformatics & Visualization

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has skills in PHP (Laravel), Python and/or JavaScript (React)
• Has experience with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• Is analytical and detail‑oriented, with a love for problem‑solving and clean code
• Works well both independently and collaboratively
• Is enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Has a strong command of English (Dutch is a plus, not required)
• Has a background in the life sciences (bonus)
• Is eligible to work in the EU

What you’ll get:

• Mentorship from a senior development team with strong scientific and technical expertise
• Real‑world feedback from scientists using our tools
• An experienced team where your work has impact
• A chance to build tools used by research labs and biotech teams
• Internship allowance

This is an in‑office internship based at the Leiden Bio Science Park. If you cannot commute, this opportunity is not a good fit.

Ready to apply? Send your CV and a short motivation letter to [e-mail].