Postdoc: Immune & Sleep Neurobiology in Hypothalamus

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave

Ride to work / EV scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an experienced/senior postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience to explore how the immune system shapes hypothalamic circuits involved in sleep-wake cycle regulations during development and in response to inflammation. Join the Quintana Lab within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation for an innovative, collaborative research programme.

You will investigate mechanisms shaping inhibitory and excitatory circuits in the hypothalamus from

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, behavioural sciences, sleep, or related disciplines.
• High-impact outputs as first/corresponding author.
• Knowledge in neuroscience, electrophysiology, sleep, and related skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on immunological basis of hypothalamic maturation.
• Perform surgeries and behavioural studies in mice.
• Identify and develop techniques and apparatus for data collection/analysis.
• Draft publications for refereed journals.

Skills

Surgical techniques in mice

Behavioural studies in mice

Data analysis & statistics

Scientific writing & publishing

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related

Tools

Electrophysiology

In vivo genetic manipulation

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking an experienced/senior postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience to explore how the immune system shapes hypothalamic circuits involved in sleep-wake cycle regulations during development and in response to inflammation. Join the Quintana Lab within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation for an innovative, collaborative research programme.

You will investigate mechanisms shaping inhibitory and excitatory circuits in the hypothalamus from