Sleep & Trauma Neuroscience Research Associate

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate for an MRC funded project focusing on the role of sleep in processing traumatic experiences and its relation to PTSD development. You will conduct in-vivo electrophysiology experiments in a rat model of PTSD, engaging in multiple responsibilities such as designing trauma models, performing neuronal recordings, and supervising students.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in neuroscience, preferably with experience in neurophysiological analyses and sleep physiology. This is a full-time, open-ended contract with a collaborative research team.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in a neuroscience related discipline.
• Experience of in-vivo multi-channel neurophysiological recordings and analyses is preferable.
• Experience in sleep physiology, behavioural studies of fear/anxiety, and/or closed loop stimulation is preferable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-vivo electrophysiology experiments using Neuropixels.
• Designing and implementing models of trauma and behavioural tests of anxiety.
• Matlab-based and/or Python-based analysis of neuronal recordings.
• Writing of team and conference presentations, and manuscripts.
• Supervision of PGR students and less experienced team members.

Skills

In-vivo multi-channel neurophysiological recordings

Analysis of neuronal recordings

Matlab or Python programming

Experience with sleep physiology

Education

PhD or near completion in neuroscience

Tools

Neuropixels

Silicone probes

Job description

The University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate for an MRC funded project focusing on the role of sleep in processing traumatic experiences and its relation to PTSD development. You will conduct in-vivo electrophysiology experiments in a rat model of PTSD, engaging in multiple responsibilities such as designing trauma models, performing neuronal recordings, and supervising students.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in neuroscience, preferably with experience in neurophysiological analyses and sleep physiology. This is a full-time, open-ended contract with a collaborative research team.