Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobiology & Behaviour (Drosophila)

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton and Sussex Medical School in Brighton invites a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neurobiology and Behaviour) to join the Alonso lab to explore neural development and function in Drosophila.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Biology or Neuroscience, work independently and as part of a team, and apply cutting-edge technologies including molecular biology, transcriptomics, neurogenetics, optogenetics and imaging techniques to gain mechanistic insights.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biology, Neuroscience or related discipline.
• Solid background in Neurobiology, Neurodevelopment or Behaviour.
• Familiarity with Drosophila genetics and behaviour; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Study mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila.
• Apply molecular biology, transcriptomics, neurogenetics, optogenetics and imaging.
• Collaborate with UK and international partners and publish results.

Job description

Brighton and Sussex Medical School in Brighton invites a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neurobiology and Behaviour) to join the Alonso lab to explore neural development and function in Drosophila.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Biology or Neuroscience, work independently and as part of a team, and apply cutting-edge technologies including molecular biology, transcriptomics, neurogenetics, optogenetics and imaging techniques to gain mechanistic insights.