Scientific Research Assistant Position (100%)

We are looking for a motivated candidate to join the Bischofberger Lab at the University of Basel to investigate hippocampal cognition using in‑vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics and patch‑clamp techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate in experimental neuroscience projects investigating hippocampal information processing and cognitive plasticity
• Perform in‑vivo calcium imaging experiments in freely moving mice
• Support and conduct stereotaxic surgeries and behavioural experiments
• Conduct in‑vitro patch‑clamp recordings and data analysis
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary research team
• Contribute to laboratory organisation and scientific discussions

Qualifications

• Experience in mouse handling
• Experience in stereotaxic surgery
• Experience in in‑vivo Ca2+-imaging (miniscope or 2‑photon ...