Scientific Research Assistant Position (100%)

Karlstad University
📍 basel, basel stadt, Switzerland 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

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 ...

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Job Details

  • Location basel, basel stadt
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 09, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 19, 2026