Research / Lab Assistant

Perform and support experimental procedures in mice, including stereotaxic surgeries, behavioural training and testing and chronic in vivo electrophysiological recordings. Support histological processing and sample preparation for ex vivo experiments. Support the monitoring of animals before, during, and after experimental procedures.

As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance the understanding of health and disease. We are home to more than 67 research groups and over 800 employees across six locations in the heart of Basel. Our collaborative and international environment fosters innovation, excellence, and impactful research. The Brain Ageing and Neurodegeneration led by Prof. Marc Aurel Busche, is looking for a Research / Lab Assistant. Join our community and help shape the future of biomedicine.

• Valid certification to perform animal experiments in Switzerland (LTK1 or equivalent qualification)

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with in vivo experiments in rodents, gained through a technical apprenticeship, veterinary technician training, or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field

• Experience working with rodents in a research environment, including animal handling, welfare monitoring, and experimental documentation

• Careful, organised, and reliable working style with the ability to work independently

• Good communication skills in English

• Experience with stereotaxic surgery in rodents

• Experience with in vivo electrophysiology and/or neural recording techniques

• Experience with behavioural neuroscience experiments

• Ability to communicate in German is an advantage