Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK university is seeking a skilled scientist with a PhD in Neuroscience for a research role focused on neurodevelopment. The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms regulating cortical interneurons and collaborate in a vibrant research environment. This is a full-time position under Prof Oscar Marín, with a competitive salary range of £45,031-£48,607 per annum. Candidates should have notable research experience, including first-author publications.

Qualifications

• Proven postdoctoral research experience is required.
• Extensive experience working with mice is essential.
• Background in both excitatory and inhibitory neurons is needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating cortical interneurons.
• Work under supervision of Prof Oscar Marín.
• Participate in groundbreaking neurodevelopmental research.

Skills

PhD awarded in Neuroscience

Research experience with mice

Experimental manipulations of neuronal populations

First-author publication

Background in inhibitory neurons

Background in mammalian cerebral cortex development

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Job description

Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 19 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About us

At the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN), we investigate the mechanisms governing the formation of the brain during embryonic development and in early postnatal life. This is based on the understanding that early experience shapes the way our brain is constructed. While the “ground plan” of the brain is genetically determined, it is also influenced by environmental experience. We are still far from a complete understanding of how these processes work.

CDN is one of four departments in the School of Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and is located at Guy’s campus. Researchers have access to support facilities in genotyping, molecular biology and Drosophila work. CDN has close partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and CDN researchers, together with clinical researchers from King’s, make up the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated scientist with expertise in neurodevelopment to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the maturation of cortical interneurons in mice, under the supervision of Prof Oscar Marín.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week) fixed-term contract until 31/12/2027.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• PhD awarded in Neuroscience
• At least one first-author publication in a scientific journal
• Proven postdoctoral research experience
• Extensive experience working with mice
• Extensive experience performing experimental manipulations of neuronal populations in vivo
• Background in mammalian cerebral cortex development
• Background in inhibitory neurons

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held on 18 September 2025.

Grade and Salary: £45,031- £48,607 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 121766

Close Date: 19-Aug-2025

Contact Person: Oscar Marín

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