Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347 pa – £46,974 paCMVM / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Centre for Discovery Brain SciencesContract type: Full-time (35 hours per week)Fixed-Term: 2 yearsNumber of posts: 2We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow with experience with in-vivo two-photon microscopy, optogenetics, stereotaxic surgeries and animal behaviour to join the Opazo lab at the UK Dementia Research Institute.The Opportunity:To investigate the synaptic and neuronal compensatory mechanisms that may underlie cognitive resilience to Alzheimer’s disease mouse models using state-of-the-art in-vivo two photon imaging and optogenetics.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD (or PhD near completion) in in the area of neuroscience, biophysics, biomedical engineering or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in in-vivo two-photon imaging microscopy, optogenetics, stereotaxic surgeries, animal behaviour and programming (Matlab).
• Knowledge and background experience in synaptic biology and dementia in general.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Capacity and willingness to work and collaborate with other people.

Click to view a copy of the fullAs a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347 pa – £46,974 pa.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th May 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of closing date.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) explores fundamental physiological mechanisms and pathways, from single genes to complex behaviour.Specific areas of research focus include:

• Neuronal networks, neuroendocrine regulation and adaptive plasticity

• Ion channel physiology, signalling pathways and vesicle trafficking

• Developmental processes including gene regulatory networks and neuro developmental disorders

• Neural development and its relationship to repair

• Cell death and survival

• Neuron-glia interactions

• Hippocampal function, memory storage and retrieval

• Degeneration and dementia

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Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:15:00 GMT

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