Research Technician for Animal Care – Sweeney Group/ISTA

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

Am Campus 1 | 3400 Klosterneuburg | Austria

www.ista.ac.at

Research Technician for Animal Care – Sweeney Group

 Full Time (40 h/w)

 Klosterneuburg (Vienna), Austria

 € 42.000* gross/year (full-time); position limited until 31.12.2027

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The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a growing international institute for conducting frontier research in

mathematics, computer science, and the life and physical sciences. We recruit passionate professionals from all over the world

and from all fields who support our goals of excellence in research and science management. Located on a beautiful campus

on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer numerous opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!

Your responsibilities

The Sweeney Group aims to define the molecular, cellular and neural circuit components that underlie differences in motor

behavior, and to explore how such differences arise during an organism’s development. The group uses swimming and limbed

organisms including frogs, fish, and mice to address these fundamental questions. The frog is of special interest to the group

as it undergoes metamorphosis, transitioning from a swimming tadpole to a walking frog during development. Their primary

goal is to categorize, compare and manipulate neurons across metamorphic stages and swim/limb species. This allows to map

variations in cellular properties and neural circuit structure onto differences in motor behavior.

We are looking for a proactive team member to support us with the following tasks:

 Organization of laboratory operations: animal care (primarily frog) including tank changes and feeding, health

monitoring, shipping/receiving animals and managing an animal database

 Being part of an interactive group of students, postdocs, and technicians with diverse backgrounds

Your profile

 Completed studies in the field of biology (e.g. MTA, BSC or above)

 Proven work experience in similar position; experience with animal care is necessary (experience with aquatic

species is a huge plus)

 A background in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or neuroscience is advantageous but not necessary

 Have a good knowledge and proficiency of English (Institute language: English)

 Strong organizational skills, reliability and a sense of responsibility

 Enjoy working in an international team

 Application should include CV, letter of motivation and contact information for 2 referees

Your benefits

 Education & training

 Cafeteria

 Childcare

 Free shuttle bus

 Multiple health offers

 Pension insurance

We look forward to your application via our online application portal!

• This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. ISTA

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