Postdoc in Neuroscience Immunology: Sleep Circuitry

The University Of Manchester; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days leave

Ride to work

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks an experienced/senior postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience to study how the immune system shapes hypothalamic circuits controlling sleep-wake cycles across development and during inflammation. The role offers an opportunity to develop an innovative program within the Quintana Lab, in a collaborative, inclusive research setting.

You will conduct original experiments, perform surgeries and behavior tests in mice, draft publications, and contribute to grant

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in neuroscience, behavioural sciences, sleep, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience through high-impact scientific outputs as first and/or corresponding author.
• Extensive knowledge in neuroscience, electrophysiology, behaviour, sleep, and in vivo genetic manipulations.
• Proven ability to lead project and teams with publications or deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research exploring the immunological basis of hypothalamic maturation.
• Perform surgeries and behavioural studies in mice.
• Identify and develop techniques and apparatus for data collection and analysis.
• Draft publications and prepare them for submission to refereed journals.
• Lead on and contribute to writing bids for research grants.

Skills

PhD in neuroscience

High-impact publications

In vivo techniques

Behavioural neuroscience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD in neuroscience

Job description

The University of Manchester seeks an experienced/senior postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience to study how the immune system shapes hypothalamic circuits controlling sleep-wake cycles across development and during inflammation. The role offers an opportunity to develop an innovative program within the Quintana Lab, in a collaborative, inclusive research setting.

You will conduct original experiments, perform surgeries and behavior tests in mice, draft publications, and contribute to grant