Job Description: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Neuroscience
Location: Edinburgh – Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Institution/University: University of Edinburgh
Job ID: 8045 | Category: Academic | Posted: 07/20/2023 | Apply by: 09/15/2023
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree | Job Schedule: Full time | Job Shift: Day
Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 Months)
Responsibility:
Conducting Original Research on Neuronal Networks
Requirements:
Education:
- PhD in Neuroscience
Experience:
- Experience in electrophysiology, preferably in vivo
Skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python programming
- Experience in computational models of sensory cortex
Job Details:
Salary: £37,099 – £44,263 Per Annum
Department: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Edinburgh Medical School / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
The Opportunity:
Join the team as a post-doctoral researcher focusing on neuronal networks underlying visual-spatial integration. Utilize in vivo large-scale electrophysiological recordings and virtual reality in awake behaving mice.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success:
- PhD in Neuroscience with experience in electrophysiology
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Strong programming skills in Matlab and/or Python
- Familiarity with computational models of sensory cortex
Application Deadline: Interviews 1-2 weeks after closing date.
About :
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we tackle tomorrow’s challenges through values-driven teaching, research, and innovation, building global relationships.
About the Team: Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS)
Explore physiological mechanisms from genes to behavior:
- Neuronal networks and neuroendocrine regulation
- Ion channel physiology and signalling pathways
- Developmental processes and gene networks
- Neural development, repair, and survival
- Neuron-glia interactions and hippocampal function
- Degeneration, dementia, and memory storage
For more information, visit the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences webpage.
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