Postdoctoral Fellow – L Groschner Lab: Join the L Groschner Lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the prestigious Crick Institute in London. The lab focuses on signal processing in the brain, using the fruit fly as a model organism to investigate the mechanisms of temporal signal processing. This position is full-time and fixed-term. It offers a special chance to conduct research in neuroscience and contribute to ongoing projects on neural circuitry, temporal integration, and memory formation.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Natural sciences or engineering
Location: London, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in the natural sciences or engineering (or forthcoming thesis submission)
- Strong commitment to scientific inquiry and a desire to address complex research questions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in a programming language
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in presenting scientific data
- Track record of writing scientific papers (published or submitted manuscripts)
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the L Groschner Lab, you will work under the guidance of Group Leader Lukas Groschner. The lab investigates signal processing in the brain, focusing on temporal patterns of neural activity and the mechanisms underlying temporal integration and memory formation. Your responsibilities will include conducting academic research, developing projects, adapting and implementing experimental protocols, analyzing scientific data, and contributing to scientific reports and publications. The lab encourages a collaborative and inclusive environment, and you will have the opportunity to lead your own projects, collaborate with other researchers, and potentially guide Ph.D. students in their research.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please visit our website and follow the application instructions. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include the following:
- A cover letter expressing your interest, experience, and research goals.
- A current CV highlighting your academic and research achievements.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Last Date for Apply: The closing date for applications is 12/Aug/2023 23.59 GMT.
For further information about the L Groschner Lab and the Crick Institute, please visit the lab’s webpage at https://www.crick.ac.uk/lukas-groschner or https://www.groschner-lab.org.
The Crick Institute is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. The institute values the contributions of individuals from all ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities, or civil partnerships. Diversity is seen as essential for scientific excellence, fostering innovation and creativity. The Crick aims to provide an inclusive and supportive environment, where diversity is celebrated and contributes to the success of the institute.
For more information on equality, diversity, and inclusion at the Crick, please visit our website: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-study/life-at-the-crick/equality-diversity-and-inclusion.
