Research Laboratory Technician - Group Lüthi

at  Friedrich Miescher Institute

The laboratory of Prof. Andreas Lüthi aims to understand how the brain generates internal states and how changes in the body’s physiology influence neuronal activity and the communication between brain regions during behavior.
We are seeking an experienced research technician to support our ongoing research projects. The position is available immediately for two years with the possibility of extension based on performance. Our laboratory applies a multidisciplinary and integrated experimental approach in mice. We combine electrophysiological, imaging and behavioral techniques with advanced computational approaches to investigate the function of neuronal networks driving internal states, with an emphasis on the amygdala and interacting brain areas (Gründemann et al., Science 2019, Fustinana et al., Nature 2021, Courtin et al., Science 2022).

• Conduct behavioral and optogenetic experiments
• Perform stereotaxic surgeries and histological processing, including tissue slicing, immunostaining and fluorescent microscopy).
• Support evolving project needs within the lab through a range of tasks.