Research Associate (Developmental Neuroscience)

Britsoccrim; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a PhD graduate in Developmental Neuroscience at a leading university. Join a dynamic research team focusing on zebrafish to enhance understanding of inner ear development. This role offers career development opportunities and requires a collaborative spirit and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with zebrafish as a model system.
• Experience in supervising project students.
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental work using molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches.
• Analyze data related to zebrafish inner ear development.
• Train and supervise project students.

Skills

Experimental work

Data analysis

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Education

PhD in Developmental Neuroscience

Job description

Job description:

Are you a PhD graduate in Developmental Neuroscience who enjoys working collaboratively? We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Biosciences to join us in a biomedical research project to study development of the zebrafish inner ear. You will join the Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology (DRN) Research Cluster in our large and diverse academic School at the University of Sheffield. Your contribution will further strengthen our strong international research profile and our reputation for novel, research-led teaching.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and individual who can bring their expertise in working with the zebrafish as a model system to this project. You will use your skills in experimental work (molecular, cellular, pharmacological and genetic approaches) and data analysis. Excellent record-keeping and communication skills are essential, and you should feel comfortable working both individually and as part of a team. There will be excellent opportunities for career development, including the development of writing, presentation and supervision skills.

Applicants must have a PhD in Developmental Neuroscience along with experience in working with the zebrafish model and the developing inner ear. As you will be responsible for training others, experience in supervising project students at the bench is essential.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.