Postdoctoral Scientist, Neural Connectomics & Imaging

UK-Research-and-Innovation-; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UK-Research-and-Innovation- is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to work with the Schafer group at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge. The role focuses on mapping and analysing octopus brain connectomics using volume EM and expansion microscopy, with training and development over a three-year period.

You will research neuronal gene expression, contribute to publications, and train others while engaging with wider scientific and health-related impacts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• To plan and conduct research aimed at mapping neural circuits in the hatchling octopus brain and C. elegans models.
• Identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to achieve project objectives.
• Present scientific work at seminars and external meetings.
• Contribute to group discussions and publications.
• Draft papers and help prepare research for dissemination.
• Support the LMB's public engagement and translation of research.

Skills

Volume EM

Expansion microscopy

Genome analysis

Fluorescent markers

Light microscopy

Cellular neuroscience

Molecular neuroscience

Behaviour analysis

C. elegans / octopus hatchlings

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Tools

Volume EM

Expansion microscopy

Job description

UK-Research-and-Innovation- is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to work with the Schafer group at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge. The role focuses on mapping and analysing octopus brain connectomics using volume EM and expansion microscopy, with training and development over a three-year period.

You will research neuronal gene expression, contribute to publications, and train others while engaging with wider scientific and health-related impacts.