Postdoctoral Research Fellow

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to explore sensorimotor plasticity in the visual cortex of mice. This exciting role involves using cutting-edge techniques such as virtual reality systems, in vivo whole cell recordings, and optogenetics to investigate neural mechanisms. Join a dynamic team as part of an ERC-funded project, where your research will contribute significantly to understanding cortical plasticity and neuromodulation. If you have a passion for neuroscience and a strong academic background, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in Neuroscience, Physiology, or Pharmacology.
• Experience working with rodents and strong electrophysiology skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on sensorimotor plasticity in the visual cortex of mice.
• Develop novel plasticity paradigms and utilize optogenetics.

Skills

Electrophysiology

In vivo neuroscience methods

Research experience

Communication skills

Interest in cortical plasticity

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Postgraduate degree in Physiology

Postgraduate degree in Pharmacology

Tools

Virtual reality systems

Two-photon microscopy

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre for Discovery Brain sciences

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Fixed-Term, 2 years in first instance with possibility of extension.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct basic research into sensorimotor plasticity in the visual cortex of mice, utilizing virtual reality systems, in vivo whole cell recordings, plasticity paradigms, imaging, and/or optogenetics.

The role involves investigating single neuron sensorimotor plasticity in behaving mice, developing novel plasticity paradigms with in vivo whole cell recordings during virtual reality behavior, and using optogenetics to explore circuit elements and neuromodulatory inputs. There is also an opportunity to employ two-photon microscopy in vivo. This research is part of the ERC-funded project ‘Learn2predict’.

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) position.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Relevant postgraduate degree with research experience, typically a PhD (or near completion) in Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or equivalent.
• Experience working with rodents.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a Home Office Personal Licence (PIL) for working with mice.
• Strong electrophysiology and/or in vivo neuroscience methods experience.
• Interest in cortical plasticity and/or neuromodulation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.