Academic Technical Assistant for Behavioral and Neurobehavioral Testing, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark

The Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a full-time Academic Technical Assistant in the Phenotyping Core of the Danish Center for Mouse Transgenics and Advanced Phenotyping (DCM-TAP). The successful candidate will play a central role in the daily operation and establishment of the Phenotyping Core, with primary responsibility for metabolic, behavioral and neurobehavioral testing in mice.

Requirements

• Planning, performing, and optimizing behavioral tests in mice
• Animal handling and experimental work in accordance with approved animal protocols and welfare regulations
• Operation, maintenance, and quality control of advanced behavioral and activity monitoring systems
• Data acquisition, basic analysis, documentation, and data management
• Training and supervision of users in standardized phenotyping protocols
• Contributing to the development, validation, and standardization of new phenotyping assays
• Close collaboration with academic staff, animal caretakers, veterinarians, and other core facilities

Benefits

• A challenging and stimulating position in a new, high-profile research infrastructure
• A collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Employment at the University of Southern Denmark, one of the leading universities in Denmark