Access and Training
- Access is primarily available to members of the Signalhaus community and can be granted to members of the University of Freiburg upon completion of a User Access Form.
- Mandatory introductory training is required for all users before using the facility.
- Staff support is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- A valid, activated UniCard and USBLogon are required for access to the facility and equipment.
Booking and Usage
- Once you have completed your training, book your equipment using our online calendar system.
- Reserve only the time needed for your experiment to ensure fair access for all users.
- Fill in the logbook each time you use an instrument.
- Keep work areas clean during and after use.
User Responsibilities
- Operate instruments according to training criteria.
- Contact facility staff immediately with any doubts or issues with the equipment.
- Protect your login details and UniCard – sharing is prohibited.
Data Management
- Users are responsible for their data files. We recommend copying data immediately after experiments.
- Facility data will be deleted after 2 months.
Acknowledgement in Publications
Our facility is working based on collaboration and service. User and partners are obligated to acknowledge the Signalling Factory & Robotics facility in any publications or presentations using data generated with our equipment, services or with the help of our staff’s expertise.
“The authors acknowledge the scientific and technical support of the Signalling Factory & Robotics of the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg for help with [specific service], and the excellent support in data recording and analysis.”
Your compliance with these guidelines helps to maintain quality of our facility and supports our ability to secure funding for future improvements. We are here to support your research – do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Get Started
Interested researcher can fill out the Service Request Form and send it per email to toolbox@bioss.uni-freiburg.de
For any inquiry, we will be happy to answer your questions.