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Research Technician – Neuroscience

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The posting

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a world-leading international life sciences research organization located at six sites across five countries. EMBL Rome hosts six independent research groups addressing fundamental questions in the area of epigenetics and neurobiology and operates four core facilities that provide key research support. EMBL Rome shares its research campus with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) Institute for Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC).

About the team/job

The Gross group at EMBL Rome is looking for a Research Technician who will participate in neuroscience research as part of an interdisciplinary team of young scientists working within a highly collaborative international environment. The Gross group uses a combination of in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, ethological behavior assessment, and molecular genetics neural monitoring and manipulation tools to study how social behaviors in mice are controlled and adapted to a changing environment. The person appointed to this position will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with other members of the team and will have demonstrated expertise in some or all of the following methods: in vivo electrophysiology, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, histology, and rodent behavior assessment and analysis.

Your role

In addition to the above tasks, the postholder will have a key role in general laboratory management and organization, the maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, training of lab members in essential techniques, supervision of trainees where needed, and the provision of general support for group members throughout their scientific projects.

You have

experience in neuroscience research or related technical field

expertise or demonstrated interest in applying in vivo neural recording and manipulation techniques

a collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in training and supporting junior lab members

a strong sense of accountability and teamwork

high adaptability and a solution-oriented approach

excellent communication skills and fluency in English

Please indicate in the cover letter which skills you have and in which tasks you would like to be involved.

You may also have

expertise in animal husbandry, surgery, and behavioral testing

technical skills in the design, construction, or operation of custom electromechanical devices

experience in laboratory management (purchasing, equipment and event organization, technical training)

Salary guidance: Grade 4, 5 or 6 with a monthly salary starting from 2.859,00 -3.429,07 EUR net of tax, excluding health insurance and pension contributions, plus additional EMBL benefits.

Contract duration: 3 years (renewable up to 9 years)

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

  • Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
  • Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
  • Relocation package including installation grant (conditions apply)
  • Campus life: Library, on-site cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
  • Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
  • Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
  • For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

  • International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more.
  • EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
  • Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.
  • How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date

08/12/2026

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