The Cellular Neuroscience group (Jonas group) is seeking a paid, full-time scientific intern to support functional (cryo-)electron tomography workflows, including sample preparation and ultrastructural analysis. The group investigates two core questions: the mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity at cortical synapses, and how synaptic properties shape higher-order computations and information storage in the brain. To address these, they integrate electrophysiology, advanced light and electron microscopy, molecular biology, and computational modeling.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in advanced (electron) microscopy in neuroscience and is motivated to work with state-of-the-art experimental approaches to decipher structure-function relationships of hippocampal synapses. You will join a collaborative, research-driven team, contributing to ongoing projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with advanced (cryo-)electron microscopy of neuronal tissue (acute slice preparation, high-pressure freezing, freeze substitution, ultramicrotomy, image segmentation)
• Help maintain and document experimental workflows
• Work closely with researchers to ensure high-quality and reproducible data

Your Profile

• Ongoing or completed studies in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, biophysics, medicine, or a related field
• Strong interest in cellular neuroscience and (electron) microscopy
• Careful, reliable, and well-organized working style
• Ability to follow established protocols and work both independently and in a team
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Ability to commit to a full-time six-month internship located near Vienna, Austria

Application documents: Short motivation letter, CV, one reference

To submit your application please email: katharina.lichter@ist.ac.at