Postdoc: Lead Brain Circuits Research in Autism Model

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to study mouse brain circuits. You will lead a project combining transgenic tools, optogenetics, electrophysiology, and behavior with machine-learning based tracking and in vivo neural dynamics.

You will work with a dynamic, international team within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience, supervised by senior researchers, and contribute to broader efforts on cortical circuit formation in health

Qualifications

• PhD in neurobiology or related field is required or near completion.
• Strong communication, organisational and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team.
• Experience with electrophysiology or neural activity recording is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project and be responsible for data collection, analysis and manuscript production.
• Coordinate day-to-day organisation of the research and work with a dedicated lab technician.
• Work independently as well as part of a wider international team.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in neurobiology or related field

Job description

The University of Bristol is seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to study mouse brain circuits. You will lead a project combining transgenic tools, optogenetics, electrophysiology, and behavior with machine-learning based tracking and in vivo neural dynamics.

You will work with a dynamic, international team within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience, supervised by senior researchers, and contribute to broader efforts on cortical circuit formation in health