Postdoctoral Neuroscience Fellow — Brain-Decision Dynamics

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham, located at Edgbaston in Birmingham, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate how brains prioritise behaviour under conflicting needs. This fixed-term role is funded through the Wellcome Trust Discovery Award and offers a three-year initial period with potential extension.

The post holder will work within the School of Biosciences, contributing to interdisciplinary research on neuromodulatory circuits, while developing independent directions under

Qualifications

• PhD near completion or equivalent experience in life sciences or neuroscience.
• Strong analytical capability demonstrated in independent or collaborative research.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in an international research environment.

Responsibilities

• Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results.
• Disseminate research findings for publications and seminars; present work as needed.
• Supervise students and provide guidance to junior researchers where appropriate.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods; manage related admin tasks.

Skills

Analytical capability

Communication of complex information

International work experience

Education

PhD near completion or equivalent

Tools

Drosophila work

2P imaging

Python/Matlab

Job description

The University of Birmingham, located at Edgbaston in Birmingham, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate how brains prioritise behaviour under conflicting needs. This fixed-term role is funded through the Wellcome Trust Discovery Award and offers a three-year initial period with potential extension.

The post holder will work within the School of Biosciences, contributing to interdisciplinary research on neuromodulatory circuits, while developing independent directions under