Job description
The Laboratory of Interneuron Developmental Dynamics (headed by Lynette Lim) is part of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research and located on Campus Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium. The Lim lab is looking for a full-time research technician to support general lab management and scientific projects related to neuronal development. Our lab is interested in the developmental programs that shape inhibitory circuits in the brain. We use various interdisciplinary techniques such as mouse genetics, high content imaging, single cell RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics technologies.
Responsibilities
The function is responsible for independently performing:
- management of transgenic mouse colonies, including ear tagging, genotyping, and writing animal protocols or amendments,
- in vivo mouse work – such as stereotaxic brain injection,
- histology techniques including vibratome section preparation, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and confocal microscopy imaging
- molecular biology cloning, and in vitro cell culture for virus production
- data processing, including data analysis, data interpretation and presentation.
Finally, the function is also responsible for performing various general laboratory tasks such as general maintenance, replenishing consumables and ordering additional materials and reagents.
Profile
Required
- You possess at the minimum a degree in Biomedical or Biological Sciences (Professional Bachelor/Master/Engineer) or equivalent.
- You have a general knowledge of laboratory techniques, including experience in making common lab buffers, experience in molecular biology and immunohistochemistry.
- You have a FELASA B license for animal work and experience with animal handling.
- You are a team player who works very accurately, result-oriented, independent and have a positive work attitude.
- You have good organization skills and keep good records.
- You are willing to learn new techniques and protocols.
- You are fluent in English (spoken and written)
What we offer
- We offer a full-time contract initially for a period of one year contract with the possibility of extension for an indefinite period in a challenging and international research environment with state-to-the-art technologies and infrastructure.
- Mentoring, supervision, and training through the Lim lab, and training programs from KU Leuven and VIB
- Learn innovative techniques and tools, such as single cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, gene editing and developmental neurobiology
- Starting date: June/July 2025
How to apply?
Please use the VIB HR Application tool
Additional required information:
- detailed CV
- motivation letter describing your previous work experience
- names and contact information of at least 2 references
For more information: please contact Lynette Lim: lynette.lim@kuleuven.be
info about lab and the center:
https://cbd.vib.be/labs/lim-la...
https://cbd.vib.be/careers/