Support Laboratory Technician
ItalyCommitment & contract: fixed term contract, full time
Location: Rovereto
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At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.
THE ROLE
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where engineers, neurobiologists, engineers, physicists, and data scientists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The Functional Neuroimaging Research Unit is coordinated by Dr. Alessandro Gozzi who has extensive experience in functional neuroimaging and systems neuroscience.
Research at the Gozzi lab is aimed at understanding how the brain works as an integrated network in health and disease. The Gozzi lab addresses this question by combining causal neural manipulations in rodents with functional neuroimaging methods (fMRI, fUS), multimodal recordings, and cutting-edge neuro-computational approaches.
The selected candidate will help implementing in vivo experimental procedures in rodents (including viral transduction, optogenetics and/or electrophysiological recordings). Experience with the implementation of preprocessing and statistical analyses of electrophysiological or imaging data, will be considered a preferential asset.
Candidates with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for neuroscience research are encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Implementing and optimizing experimental protocols (viral transfection, headpost implants, habituation of animals, fMRI, electrophysiology, fUS imaging);
- Assisting in data collection, quality control, and pre-processing;
- Organizing and managing lab inventory and equipment;
- Collaborating with technical staff, researchers, and students on various projects;
- Ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory procedures and contributing to the lab’s ongoing research.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- MSc degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Imaging or equivalent;
- Prior hands-on experience in experimental neuroscience methods;
- Ability to properly report, organize research data;
- Good command in spoken and written English.
ADDITIONAL SKILL
- Good communication skills;
- Strong problem solving attitude;
- High motivation to learn;
- Spirit of innovation and creativity;
- Good in time and priority management;
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- A yearly gross salary ranging between 25,000 to 30,000 Euro;
- Private health care coverage;
- Flexible working time;
- Wide range of staff discounts.
Please submit your application using the online form including a detailed CV, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
Application’s deadline: April 10th 2025
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