Job ID: 122966

Full-time research assistant position in Neuroscience

Position: Technician

Deadline: 16 July 2025

Employment Start Date: 1 July 2025

Contract Length: 1-2 years

City: Vienna

Country: Austria

Institution: Medical University of Vienna, Center for Brain Research

Department: Neuronal Cell Biology

Description:

The Melzer Lab at the Center for Brain Research in Vienna (Austria) is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized and reliable research technician/assistant who is curious to learn about the neuronal mechanisms of fear, anxiety, learning and memory. We use cutting-edge techniques to visualize and dissect neuronal processes in the brain of mice in combination with diverse behavioral testing paradigms. As a research technician/assistant, you will work closely with other lab members, and support ongoing projects to identify novel functions of defined neuronal circuits and signaling molecules. The position is fully funded by an ongoing ERC grant.

Main techniques and tasks:

Immunostainings, in situ hybridizations, mouse brain dissections and slicing, microscope imaging, mouse handling, mouse behavioral experiments, support with general lab management (ordering, maintenance, database management)

REQUIREMENTS

  • BSc OR training as MTA, CTA or BTA in Biology or related field (for non-EU citizens: work visa application and a MSc-equivalent degree are required)
  • Experience with basic lab techniques such as pipetting, dissecting, slicing, animal handling
  • Good organizational skills, high reliability
  • Attention to details
  • Good ability to write and read in English
  • FELASA certificate (or equivalent) is an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

Paid full-time (40hrs/week) research technician/assistant position for 1-2 years. The start date is flexible, preferably in July 2025. The starting annual gross salary will be at least EUR 31,000 (depending on the candidate’s qualifications, education and work experience). The MedUni Vienna provides excellent employee benefits including full insurance coverage (health, accident, retirement).

THE TEAM

We are a highly motivated international research team that uses versatile and cutting-edge techniques to understand the brain from molecular to behavioral level. We welcome scientists from all over the world. More information on our team and projects can be found here: https://www.melzerlab.org/.

The lab is led by Prof. Dr. Sarah Melzer, a new group leader at MedUni Vienna who brings extensive postdoctoral research experience from Harvard Medical School and multiple international research experiences from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and UK.

APPLICATION

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the position will be closed as it is filled. Please write a letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation, accompanied by your curriculum vitae, a list of grades of your last degree, and the names and contact details of 2-3 scientific referees. Please compile everything in one pdf.

Applications and inquiries should be sent to sarah.melzer@meduniwien.ac.at.