Research Technician

The position of a Research Technician is immediately available in the new research group led by Melissa Rinaldin. This group will start in April 2026 at the Hubrecht Institute. The Rinaldin group aims to uncover the mechanisms driving the emergence and maintenance of multicellular systems. To do this, they study the physical and molecular principles governing the robustness and adaptability of cellular structures in early development. They combine in vitro reconstitution of Xenopus laevis frog egg cytoplasm, reconstituted membranes, and live zebrafish embryos, with a strong focus on cytoskeletal and membrane dynamics. The Rinaldin Groep is looking for a successful candidate which will contribute to both research and day-to-day lab activities. The main tasks consist of handling of Xenopus laevis frogs and zebrafish for oocyte and embryo collection, biochemical and molecular biology preps and quality controls, and cell culture.This position  is an exciting opportunity to learn about cellular biochemistry, physical biology, and embryology, while helping to shape the culture and research directions of a new interdisciplinary lab. You will start with a one-year contract, which can be extended to a permanent contract after a positive evaluation. The start date is negotiable but would preferably be July 2026 at the latest.

Requirements

The candidate should have an HLO/HBO degree in biology/biochemistry, or related fields. The candidate should have, or shortly expected to have a license and experience in biochemistry/molecular biology based on Article 13f.2 and/or Article 9 (Wod). Strong proficiency in English, good communication and organizational skills are required. We are looking for a candidate passionate about fundamental research and excited to contribute to an ambitious and collaborative environment. 

If this position resonates with you, please don't hesitate to reach out to the group leader Melissa Rinaldin (m.rinaldin@hubrecht.eu) for questions about the lab, position, or available projects. 

About the Hubrecht Institute
The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute focused on molecular and developmental biology. Because of the dynamic character of the research, the institute has a variable number of research groups, around 20, that do fundamental, multidisciplinary research on healthy and diseased cells, tissues and organisms. The Hubrecht Institute is a research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), situated on Utrecht Science Park. Since 2008, the institute is affiliated with the UMC Utrecht, advancing the translation of research to the clinic. The Hubrecht Institute has a partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). For more information, visit www.hubrecht.eu. 

Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is 3.057 and the maximum salary is 3.985 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 7 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.

The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).

For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW.

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.

Diversity & Inclusion
The KNAW considers a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated of great importance. A working environment in which attention is paid to individual quality and where development opportunities are paramount. Together we strive for an inclusive culture in which we embrace differences. We would therefore like to invite candidates who want to contribute to this through their background and experience. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to the candidate who thus enhances diversity within the Academy.

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