Research Assistant/Associate Electrophysiology

Research Assistant/Associate Electrophysiology

IOB - Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel

Basel, Switzerland

We seek an exemplary scientist to join our efforts in developing therapies for vision loss. The successful candidate will pursue experimental work in testing optogenetic, sensor-based gene therapy vectors to restore photosensitivity in the retina. The candidate will use microelectrode array (MEA) technologies in post-mortem human and mouse retinas. The successful candidate will also take part in the data analysis and work closely with other experimentalists and data analysts at IOB.

The ideal candidate will have a background in electrophysiology, be comfortable handling sensitive biological tissues and be curious about the biological and technical processes.

Your responsibilities

• Perform MEA recordings on human retinal explants on a regular basis;
• Regular travel to donation sites to perform MEA recordings in the local IOB facility;
• High degree of responsibility and reliability;
• Contribute to experimental planning and improving experimental pipeline;
• Help in the processing and interpretation of the data;
• Maintain clear and accurate communication with supervisor and other team members.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD or equivalent experience in Neuroscience or related discipline;
• Experience in electrophysiology, including recordings and data analysis;
• Experience with MEA or other functional characterization of neurons is a plus;
• Experience with dissection and handling of the sensitive tissues, organs or cultures is a strong plus;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Work with high flexibility and willingness to perform experiments outside normal working hours;
• Track record of scientific excellence and independent thinking.

Apply Now