Postdoc: Brain Connectomics & 3D EM Imaging Cambridge

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

40.5 days holiday

Employee discount

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Kornfeld group. The role focuses on mapping synaptic connections using high-resolution 3D electron microscopy and expansion microscopy across model organisms, with tissue preparation, imaging, and data acquisition.

You will analyze large imaging datasets to link wiring patterns to behaviours, working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, neurobiology, or related field, or expect to complete within 6 months.
• Hands-on experience with expansion microscopy and electron microscopy for connectomics.
• Proficient in data analysis and managing large imaging datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-resolution 3D electron microscopy and expansion microscopy experiments to map synaptic connections.
• Tissue preparation, imaging, and data acquisition, followed by data analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

Expansion microscopy

Electron microscopy

Job description

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Kornfeld group. The role focuses on mapping synaptic connections using high-resolution 3D electron microscopy and expansion microscopy across model organisms, with tissue preparation, imaging, and data acquisition.

You will analyze large imaging datasets to link wiring patterns to behaviours, working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to publications.