Research in the Molecular Neurosciences (MNS) lab is covered by one overarching theme: Brain development and function in Health and Disease. Nowadays it is generally accepted that many neurological disorders reflected in the adult, find their origin in the developing nervous system. Our primary aim is to dissect the genetic mechanisms underlying fundamental molecular processes during development of the brain, in order to gain more insight in the causes of neuro-related diseases. Studies within the Molecular Neuroscience Lab concentrate on two main areas: the cortex and the midbrain. The development of both regions has been shown to be governed by complex genetic programs, which, when changed, can lead to severe neuro-related diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease.

What are you going to do?
You will: 
•    perform biotechnical procedures, including specifically: In utero electroporation, iGonad and Genotyping;
•    take care of the MNS animal units;
•    support PhD candidates and students in animal-related matters;
•    work with colleagues regarding permit issues CCD/DEC/IVD;
•    contribute to the scientific course of MNS, especially in view of the deployment of operational procedures with laboratory animals;
•    contribute to the analyst consultation within animal affairs and with the head of the animal facility;
•    contribute to the establishment and monitoring of regulations in the FNWI animal facility, including monitoring and help supervising inspections by the NVWA;
•    take care of the colony management and its administration.

Your experience and profile
You have/are:
•    a Bachelor (HBO) or MSc degree in zoological sciences, molecular biology (with art 9 or 12), or a related field;
•    experienced: hands-on experience with animal experimentation, colony management and preferably some molecular biology techniques;
•    detail-oriented: very organized and precise in your work;
•    collaborative: able to work effectively with a diverse team/department;
•    communicative: proficient in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our offer
We offer a temporary contract for 30.4 (0.8 FTE) hours a week, preferably starting around 1 September 2025 for the duration of 12 months. When the performance criteria are met, this will be changed into a fixed position.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be € 2,899 to € 3,809 (scale 7) gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
•    232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime employment);
•    multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
•    a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
•    the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
•    help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.

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