Animal behaviour technician — EPFL
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
Short description
Our mission is to design and develop innovative interventions to restore motor functions following central nervous system damage, especially spinal cord damage, and to translate our scientific findings into clinical applications that can improve the quality of life of people with motor impairments.
To learn more about our mission and our research activities, please visit .NeuroRestore: www.neurorestore.swiss .
Mission
Professor Grégoire Courtine's unit is looking for an animal behaviour technician to join his research team in Geneva.
you will participate in innovative research projects in the field of neurosciences and neurotechnologies.
You will be primarily responsible for conducting and monitoring behavioural experiments on rodent models, including research on spinal cord lesions and recovery of motor functions.
You will work closely with laboratory scientists and students in a multidisciplinary environment using cutting-edge technologies.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral experiments on rodents, including their training and recording their performance during various motor tasks.
- Ensure the daily rehabilitation of rodents with spinal cord lesions, including robotic devices, electrical stimulation and pharmacological approaches.
- Monitor animals and ensure their well-being throughout the experimental protocols.
- Participate in the management and monitoring of laboratory transgenic lines.
- Provide technical support to scientists and students in carrying out their research projects.
- Contribute to the organization, proper functioning and general maintenance of the laboratory.
Profile
- Training in physiology, neuroscience, biology or an equivalent field.
- Good knowledge and ease in handling laboratory animals, especially rodents.
- Interest in experimental research and neuroscience.
- Good command of French and English.
- A patient, rigorous, flexible and organized person with a common sense of observation.
- Good relationships, team spirit and ability to adapt to a multidisciplinary research environment.
We offer
- A one-year fixed-term contract, renewable.
- A stimulating, dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative scientific projects in the field of neurotechnology and motor recovery.
- Close collaboration with scientific teams using advanced technologies.
- Working conditions and remuneration in accordance with EPFL standards.
Discover our terms and conditions of employment and the benefits offered to our employees.
Information
Effective date: 1 March 2027
Occupancy rate: 80%
Type of contract: CSD, renewable
Duration: One year
Reference: Interested persons are invited to submit their applications, including a CV, a cover letter and copies of their diplomas and certificates, via the EPFL recruitment platform.
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