Technician - Cellular and Systems Neurobiology

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY

“Technician - Cellular and Systems Neurobiology”

**Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)**

**The Institute**

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchersand the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers(Charter and Code).

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**The role**

We are looking for a Technician at the Cellular and Systems Neurobiology lab to work on the behavioural characterization on mouse models submitted to high-caloric diets, a project led by Dr Mara Dierssen.

**About the lab**

The Dierssen lab is centred on understanding cognition and behaviour and their perturbation in intellectual disability. We are an interdisciplinary team of physicists, bioinformaticians and experimental biologists, and we focus on data collection (behaviour, 3D imaging, genomic data) of many variables of the system (longitudinal behavioural analysis, population-based analysis in neuronal networks, gene expression patterns). We take advantage of computer modelling and bioinformatics analysis (gene networks, neuronal network modelling, etc.) to tackling classical unresolved questions in the field.

**Whom would we like to hire?**

**Professional experience**

**Must Have**
- Experience in mouse behaviour
- Experience in immunostaining and confocal imaging
- Experience in an area involving Neuroscience

**Education and training**
- Degree in disciplines such as Biology, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Biochemistry.
- Compulsory to have Certificate of animal experimentation

**Languages**
- Good spoken and written English

**Technical skills**
- PCR genotyping
- Knowledge in stereotaxic injections will be valued

**Competences**
- Capable of working in a group, and with a high degree of work autonomy
- Good communication skills

**The Offer - Working Conditions**
- **Contract duration**:Interim position
- **Estimated annual gross salary**:A competitive salary will be provided, which will be well matched relative to the cost of living in Barcelona, and adjusted according to experience
- **Target start date**:as soon as possible from December

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and **promote a diverse and inclusive environment**and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The **CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life** of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

**Application Procedure**

1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr. Mara Dierssen.

2. A complete CV including contact details.

3. Contact details of two referees.

**Selection Process**

Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa

Beneficios:

- Cursos de idiomas ofertados

Horario:

- De lunes a viernes

Requisito de idioma flexible:

- Español no requerido

Ubicación del trabajo: Teletrabajo híbrido en 08750 Molins de Rei, Barcelona