Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC
Organisation/Company Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 8 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Introduction to the vacant position
The Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches Group is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join an international and dynamic lab under the supervision of Silvia Pittolo. The contract will be within the framework of a Neuroscience research project using fiber photometry in freely-moving mice aimed at studying how antidepressant treatment alters brain neuromodulatory signals.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Perform includes animal surgery for AAV delivery
Conduct fiber photometry recordings and behavior in freely-moving mice
Simultaneous recordings of brain signaling molecules via fluorescent biosensors
Histological analysis of brain tissue
Data analysis and interpretation
Communication of results




Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Passion for Neuroscience research with a focus on psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders
Committed to purse a PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedicine, or related by applying to private and public doctoral fellowships
Independent, critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
Excellent communication and teamwork
Research integrity
Accreditation to perform experiments in laboratory mice (FELASA or similar)
Experience with mouse surgeries, manipulation
Experience in brain histology (intracardial perfusion, IHC and smFISH)
Coding experience (Matlab/python)
We Offer
Number of available positions: 1
Working conditions:
Full time (37.5 hours/week), 1-year initial contract
Open-ended contract for scientific and technical activities, linked to the project and budget duration.
Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, adaptable schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
Full access to IBEC’s training catalogue (hard and soft skills for researchers, including tech

📌 Laboratory Technician At The Nanoprobes And Nanoswitches Research Group (Madrid)
🏢 Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
📍 Madrid