Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Neuroscience: The School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex is offering a full-time or part-time postdoctoral research fellowship in neuroscience. The position is funded by BBSRC and is available in the laboratory of Miguel Maravall. The focus of the research is to investigate the relationships between neuronal activity, sensory inputs and behavioural signals in the somatosensory cortex of mice. The position is for a fixed term of 1 year, renewable, and the salary ranges from £35,333 to £42,155 per annum, pro rata if part time, depending on experience.
Summary Table:
- Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Study Area: Neuroscience
- School/Department: School of Life Sciences
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
- Contract: Fixed term for 1 year, renewable
- Salary: From £35,333 to £42,155 per annum, pro rata if part time
- Hours: Full time or part time
- Reference: 10232
- Closing Date: 01 March 2023
- Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Expected Start Date: To be confirmed
Scholarship Description:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuronal Activity and Behavioural Signals
The successful candidate will work in the laboratory of Miguel Maravall and will investigate behaviour and neuronal responses in mice performing goal-directed tasks guided by whisker input, either in a head-fixed configuration combined with two-photon imaging, or in a freely-moving configuration in which mice can explore an environment and plan actions. Applicants should have either a recent PhD degree in neuroscience or a related field combined with expertise in quantitative data analysis, or else a background in a quantitative discipline such as physics or computer science combined with experience in experimental neuroscience. Programming experience in Python, Matlab or a similar language is an important plus.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a recent PhD degree in neuroscience or a related field combined with expertise in quantitative data analysis, or else a background in a quantitative discipline such as physics or computer science combined with experience in experimental neuroscience. Programming experience in Python, Matlab or a similar language is an important plus.
Required Documents: Applicants should submit a CV (2-3 pages max) and a statement of research interests (1 page max) along with their application. They should also provide contact details for 2 or 3 referees.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should download the academic application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form, fill in all sections, and send the completed forms to lifescirecruitment@sussex.ac.uk. The application and all documents should be attached to the email in PDF format and the subject line should read: job reference number / job title / your name. Alternatively, applications can be sent by post to the Human Resources Division at the University of Sussex.
Last Date: The closing date for applications is 01 March 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
