Offer Description
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 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 pursue 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)

What 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, versátil 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 transfer, grant writing, transition to industry, and more)

Access to IBEC’s mentoring program for predoctora

📌 Laboratory Technician at the Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches Research Group (Madrid)
🏢 Euraxess
📍 Madrid