You work in the research project "Imaging long-range connectivity in cleared rodent and human fetal brain samples with MesoSPIM", led by PD Dr. Andras Jakab (University Children's Hospital Zurich) and Prof. Theofanis Karayannis (Brain Research Institute, University of Zurich), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation Spark Grant
You work with laboratory rodents, prepare mouse and human brain samples for imaging with 3D light-sheet microscopy
You conduct microscopic image analysis
Your profile
Master's degree (or degree close to be finished) in molecular biology, biology or neuroscience
Experience in working with laboratory rodents and tissue processing techniques
Experience with molecular methods, such as immunohistochemistry
Experience with tissue-clearing (CLARITY, iDISCO) techniques and light-sheet microscopy
Basic knowledge in neuroscience
High motivation to learn new microscopic techniques, and to be involved in translational neuroscience research
Excellent team-working abilities and excellent written and spoken English
Kinderspital Zürich as an employer
Kinderspital Zürich is the largest university children's hospital in Switzerland with about 2,300 employees, and is one of the leading centres for paediatric and youth medicine in Europe. Although the hospital may be big, it's the little ones that count: up to 100,000 patients are cared for each year across 30 departments, where we do everything in our power to ensure their well being. 'Kispi' not only offers cutting-edge devices and the highest quality of care, but also a good sense of interpersonal issues. Alongside its comprehensive range of paediatric medicine and surgery facilities, the children's hospital also offers a unique rehabilitation centre and a research centre.
PD Dr. dr. med. (HU) Andras Jakab Research Assistant +41 44 266 31 29
