Senior Research Associate, Brain Circuits & Neurodevelopment

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to study mouse brain circuits. The role involves data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and daily project coordination within a collaborative team in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or near completion) in neurobiology or a related field, strong data analysis and communication skills, and experience with electrophysiology

Qualifications

• A PhD (or near completion) in neurobiology or a related field.
• Good communication, organisational and data analysis skills, attention to detail, and desire to work in a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team.
• Experience with in vitro slice electrophysiology and/or in vivo recording of neural activity during behaviour is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with stereotaxic surgery and studies of rodent brain development are beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• You will lead a research project and be responsible for data collection, analysis, manuscript production and day-to-day organisation of research.
• You should be able to work independently, but also as part of a wider team.
• You will work closely with a dedicated lab technician to support this project.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in neurobiology or related field

Job description

The University of Bristol invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to study mouse brain circuits. The role involves data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and daily project coordination within a collaborative team in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or near completion) in neurobiology or a related field, strong data analysis and communication skills, and experience with electrophysiology