The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a world-leading international life sciences research organization located at six sites across five countries. EMBL Rome hosts six independent research groups addressing fundamental questions in the area of epigenetics and neurobiology and operates four core facilities that provide key research support. EMBL Rome shares its research campus with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) Institute for Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC).
About the team/job
The Gross group at EMBL Rome is looking for a Research Technician who will participate in neuroscience research as part of an interdisciplinary team of young scientists working within a highly collaborative international environment. The Gross group uses a combination of in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, ethological behavior assessment, and molecular genetics neural monitoring and manipulation tools to study how social behaviors in mice are controlled and adapted to a changing environment. The person appointed to this position will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with other members of the team and will have demonstrated expertise in some or all of the following methods: in vivo electrophysiology, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, histology, and rodent behavior assessment and analysis.
Your role
In addition to the above tasks, the postholder will have a key role in general laboratory management and organization, the maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, training of lab members in essential techniques, supervision of trainees where needed, and the provision of general support for group members throughout their scientific projects.
You have
experience in neuroscience research or related technical field
expertise or demonstrated interest in applying in vivo neural recording and manipulation techniques
a collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in training and supporting junior lab members
a strong sense of accountability and teamwork
high adaptability and a solution-oriented approach
excellent communication skills and fluency in English
Please indicate in the cover letter which skills you have and in which tasks you would like to be involved.
You may also have
expertise in animal husbandry, surgery, and behavioral testing
technical skills in the design, construction, or operation of custom electromechanical devices
experience in laboratory management (purchasing, equipment and event organization, technical training)
Salary guidance: Grade 4, 5 or 6 with a monthly salary starting from 2.859,00 -3.429,07 EUR net of tax, excluding health insurance and pension contributions, plus additional EMBL benefits.
Contract duration: 3 years (renewable up to 9 years)
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
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Closing Date
08/12/2026Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) is a world-leading scientific research organization advancing scientific discovery through bioinformatics and enabling solutions for global challenges.