Introduction to the vacant position. The Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches Group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join an international and dynamic lab under the supervision of Silvia Pittolo. This role is part of a neuroscience research project using fiber photometry in freely‑moving mice to study how antidepressant treatment alters brain neuromodulatory signals. Starting date will be 01/09/2026.ResponsibilitiesPerform animal surgery for AAV deliveryConduct fiber photometry recordings and behaviour in freely‑moving miceSimultaneous recordings of brain signalling molecules via fluorescent biosensorsPerform histological analysis of brain tissueAnalyse and interpret dataCommunicate resultsQualificationsEssential:Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related fieldPassion for neuroscience research focusing on psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disordersCommitted to pursuing a Ph D in Neuroscience, Biomedicine, or a related field by applying for private and public fellowshipsIndependent,



critical‑thinking and problem‑solving attitudeExcellent communication and teamwork skillsResearch integrityFluent in EnglishDesirable:Accreditation to perform experiments in laboratory mice (FELASA or similar)Experience with mouse surgeries and manipulationExperience in brain histology (intracardial perfusion, IHC and sm FISH)Coding experience in Matlab or PythonBenefitsFull‑time position (37.5 hours per week) with a 1‑year initial contract, renewable to an open‑ended contract linked to project budgetCompetitive salaryMeasures to reconcile work and family life, including parental leave, versátil working hours, 23 paid holidays, and 9 leave days for personal mattersFull access to IBEC’s training catalogue for technical and transferable skills, including grant writing and transition to industryParticipation in a mentoring programme for pre‑doctoral researchersInduction programme and support for foreigners to obtain visa and settlement in BarcelonaEqual Opportunity and DiversityIBEC is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background. IBEC will encourage gender balance and will give preference to qualified women candidates in cases of equal merit, in accordance with the European Commission Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and the Open, Transparent and Merit‑based Recruitment principles.Job Reference: LT‑SP.

📌 Laboratory Technician At The Nanoprobes And Nanoswitches Research Group (Barcelona)
🏢 Somma
📍 Barcelona