Biotechnician – Preclinical Stroke Research

Perform microsurgery, behavioral tests, physiological recordings and histology in rodent models. Join a multidisciplinary neuroimaging team and support innovative translational brain research in an international setting.

About the position

You will join a multidisciplinary biomedical research team and contribute to experimental and preclinical studies on brain injury, neuroplasticity, cerebral blood flow, and behavior in rodent stroke models. You will perform microsurgical procedures, physiological recordings, behavioral assessments, and histological analyses, working closely with experts in neuroscience and imaging. In addition, you will support the coordination, monitoring, and administration of animal experiments and manage laboratory protocols.

The department

The Translational Neuroimaging group is a dynamic team of biologists, physicists, chemists, physicians and computer scientists who carry out experimental and translational (neuro)imaging research. We have access to two state-of-the-art animal MRI scanners, an optical imaging system, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electrophysiology equipment, dedicated animal surgery facilities and a behavioral testing laboratory.

Our projects are part of (inter)national collaborations with preclinical and clinical researchers working in different disciplines.

Your profile

  • You are an enthusiastic and communicative biotechnician (art. 13f.2 or similar) with experience in animal research, including microsurgical procedures, rodent behavior testing and administration of experimental protocols.
  • Experience with microvascular procedures, such as middle cerebral artery occlusion, in rats or mice would be particularly advantageous.
  • You are able to work conscientiously and independently, and participate in various research projects as a flexible team-player.
  • You take initiatives, can handle multiple tasks, and enjoy working with highly motivated international researchers.

Our offer

  • A salary between € 3020 and € 4041 gross per month (salary scale 7), based on full-time employment (36 hours). 
  • A contract for a year, with the prospect of extension.
  • Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%. 
  • Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution. 
  • 100% public transport reimbursement. Are you coming on foot, by bike or by car? You will then receive a reimbursement of € 0.18 per km (by car up to a max. of 40 km one way). 
  • Possibilities to develop yourself personally and professionally. 
  • The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships. 

Get in contact

Do you have questions about the vacancy? Please contact us!

Rick Dijkhuizen

06 19 53 55 15