Research Technician – Neuroscience

1000 European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Roma; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Visa exemption

Job summary

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Rome is seeking a Research Technician to support a neuroscience-focused group in an international environment. You will contribute to in vivo electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, histology and rodent behavior analyses, while helping manage the lab and train junior members.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and flexibility, with opportunities to participate in a wide range of experiments and techniques across the lab.

Qualifications

• Experience in neuroscience research or related technical field.
• Interest in applying in vivo neural recording and manipulation techniques.
• Ability to train and support junior lab members.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory management and organization.
• Maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Training of lab members in essential techniques and supervision of trainees.
• Support for group projects and collaborations.

Skills

In vivo electrophysiology

Calcium imaging

Optogenetics

Histology

Rodent behavior analysis

Tools

Electrophysiology equipment

Imaging hardware

Molecular genetics tools

Job description

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

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

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.

Enjoy lots of benefits

• Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
• Relocation package including installation grant (conditions apply)
• Campus life: Library, on-site cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance

What else you need to know

International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more. EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

Closing Date

08/12/2026