Research Associate in vivo imaging

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ride to work scheme

EV car scheme available

Job summary

The University of Manchester is inviting applications for a Research Associate in the Microvascular@Manchester group to study pre-clinical cerebrovascular imaging and neurovascular physiology. The successful candidate will lead in vivo imaging studies using multiphoton microscopy to assess pial artery function and cerebral blood flow in mouse models relevant to dementia.

Opportunities to publish, present internationally and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in preclinical vascular imaging and neurovascular physiology.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven track record in independent project management and publication.

Responsibilities

• Lead in vivo imaging studies of pial arteries and cerebral blood flow in mouse models.
• Apply multiphoton microscopy and related optical imaging methods.
• Perform behavioral assessments, histology, immunohistochemistry and physiological analyses.
• Publish and present results; contribute to grant applications.

Skills

In vivo imaging

Multiphoton microscopy

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in neuroscience/biomedical imaging

Tools

Multiphoton microscope

Imaging analysis software

Histology techniques

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Research Associate with expertise in pre-clinical in-vivo cerebrovascular imaging, vascular physiology or neurovascular coupling to join the Microvascular@Manchester group under the supervision of Adam Greenstein, Ingo Schiessl, Kira Shaw and Harry Pritchard. The post holder will be based within the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at the University of Manchester.

The position is funded through the Manchester NaVigate Partnership, a major collaborative programme investigating how impaired cerebral blood flow contributes to cognitive decline and dementia. The project will determine how vascular amyloid-(1-40) alters vascular smooth muscle calcium signaling, arterial constriction and cerebral blood flow, and whether these mechanisms can be targeted therapeutically.

The successful candidate will lead studies using state-of-the-art pre- clinical in vivo imaging approaches, including multiphoton microscopy and optical imaging methods, to assess pial artery function, vascular smooth muscle calcium signaling and cerebral blood flow in mouse models relevant to Alzheimer's disease. Complementary approaches will include behavioural assessment, histology, immunohistochemistry and physiological analysis.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated researcher to lead an exciting translational project within a multidisciplinary academic-industry collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong experimental and analytical skills, experience in preclinical vascular imaging, and a passion for understanding mechanisms underlying neurovascular dysfunction in dementia. The successful applicant will have opportunities to publish, present internationally, develop collaborations and contribute to future grant applications within The University of Manchester.

(Grades 6-9)

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.