Technical Assistant (full-time) – Neuroscience

Universiyt of Tübingen; Tübingen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant in Neuroscience in Tübingen. The role involves supporting operations in human sleep labs and animal research facilities, managing supplies, and conducting experiments. Candidates should have a vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant or a B.Sc. in life sciences, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative attitude. An opportunity to work in advanced research facilities in a vibrant university town awaits.

Leistungen

Access to advanced research facilities

Excellent training and professional development opportunities

Collaborative research environment

Qualifikationen

• Completed vocational training and state recognition as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) or a completed B.Sc. in a life science discipline.
• Ability to work independently and structure workflows efficiently.
• Enjoyment of working in an international, research-driven environment.

Aufgaben

• Support daily operation of human sleep laboratories and animal research facilities.
• Manage and plan mouse colonies, including breeding and documentation.
• Conduct histology, immunostaining, and microscopy-based data processing.

Kenntnisse

Independent work

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork abilities

Ausbildung

Vocational training as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) or B.Sc. in life science

Jobbeschreibung

Technical Assistant (full-time) – Neuroscience

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Employment Start Date: 1 April 2026

Contract Length: 2 years (with possibility of extension)

Country: Germany

Department: Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology

Description:

Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology – University of Tübingen

About the Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology

The institute is part of the Medical Faculty at the University of Tübingen and is led by Professor Jan Born. We investigate how sleep supports memory formation, learning, and cognitive processing. Our research focuses on the neural and physiological mechanisms through which sleep stabilizes and transforms newly acquired information. We combine human sleep experiments, behavioral and cognitive testing, and animal models to uncover fundamental principles of sleep‑dependent memory consolidation.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

You will play a central role in supporting the daily operation of both our human sleep laboratories and animal research facilities. Responsibilities include:

Human sleep labs

• Maintain and organize all supplies and materials needed for human sleep studies
• Oversee ordering, inventory management, and restocking of consumables and technical components
• Assist with preparing the sleep lab for nightly or daytime recordings (room setup, equipment readiness)

Animal research

• Manage and plan mouse colonies, including breeding and documentation
• Perform animal handling, routine monitoring, and preparation for behavioral or physiological experiments
• Conduct histology, immunostaining, and microscopy‑based data processing
• Maintain equipment and supplies used in animal experiments
• Support general lab upkeep (solutions, glassware, autoclaving, waste disposal)
• Oversee documentation for genetic engineering, biosafety (virus/S1), and work safety
• Contribute to a reliable, well‑organized, and collegial working environment

Required qualifications

• Completed vocational training and state recognition as a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA), or a completed B.Sc. in a life science discipline (or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently and structure workflows efficiently
• Excellent reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive work attitude
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn
• Enjoyment of working in an international, research‑driven environment
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

What We Offer

• Work in one of the world’s leading laboratories for sleep and memory neuroscience
• Access to advanced research facilities and instrumentation
• A collaborative, supportive, interdisciplinary research environment within the Tübingen Neuroscience Campus
• Excellent training and opportunities for professional development
• Employment according to the German public service pay scale (TV‑L), salary group E9
• Life in Tübingen, a vibrant university town with strong scientific networks and high quality of life

How to Apply

• Please send one PDF file (max. 5 MB) including:
• CV
• Names and contact information of 1–2 referees