Postdoc - Neural Connectomics & Imaging Researcher

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Schafer group. The project focuses on mapping the hatchling octopus brain connectome using volume electron microscopy and expansion microscopy, advancing wiring analysis of neural circuits.

You will develop and apply cutting-edge techniques, analyze neuronal gene expression with fluorescent probes, and contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject or due to complete a PhD within 6 months.
• Experience with volume EM or expansion microscopy-based connectomics is highly advantageous.
• Computational skills, particularly genome analysis.
• Analysis of neuronal gene expression using fluorescent markers and light microscopy.
• Expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience; experience in behaviour analysis.
• Experience working with C. elegans and/or octopus hatchlings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research to characterise neuropeptide signaling pathways in C. elegans and the hatchling octopus brain.
• Identify, develop and apply techniques to pursue research objectives.
• Present scientific work at seminars and external meetings.
• Contribute to laboratory-wide discussions and publication preparation.
• Assist in training PhD students and other members of the lab.
• Support the group and manage resources with supervisor guidance.

Skills

Volume EM

Expansion microscopy

Fluorescent markers

Genome analysis

Neuroscience expertise

C. elegans

Octopus hatchlings

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Schafer group. The project focuses on mapping the hatchling octopus brain connectome using volume electron microscopy and expansion microscopy, advancing wiring analysis of neural circuits.

You will develop and apply cutting-edge techniques, analyze neuronal gene expression with fluorescent probes, and contribute to publications.