SIDB Postdoctoral Research Fellow

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance research in brain sciences. The role involves cutting-edge electrophysiological techniques in rodent models to explore autism spectrum disorders. Candidates should possess a PhD in Neuroscience and relevant expertise. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Expertise in single-cell electrophysiology.
• Experience with rodent physiology experiments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research using electrophysiological assessment.
• Investigate functional properties in rat models.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Electrophysiology

In Vivo Physiology

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Job description

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SIDB Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Midlothian

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The University of Edinburgh

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

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

Full-time- 35 hours per week

Fixed-Term- 2 years

The Opportunity:

To contribute to the programme of world-leading research in the Simons Initiative for the Developing brain, using whole cell patch clamp electrophysiological assessment of rat models of ASD/ID as well as in vivo expression of viral vectors to determine cell-type specific functional properties.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline
• Expertise in relevant approaches and models, analytical techniques and methods.
• Expertise in single-cell electrophysiology (whole-cell patch-clamp) in rodent brain slices
• Excellence performing and analysing in vitro and in vivo physiology experiments in rodents to investigate the cortex or hippocampus.
• Experience in performing intracranial stereotaxic injections in adolescent rats.

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