Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Found in: beBee S GB - 3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Contract type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Fixed-Term: 2 years

Number of posts: 2

We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow with experience with in-vivo two-photon microscopy, optogenetics, stereotaxic surgeries and animal behaviour to join the Opazo lab at the UK Dementia Research Institute.

The Opportunity:

To investigate the synaptic and neuronal compensatory mechanisms that may underlie cognitive resilience to Alzheimer’s disease mouse models using state-of-the-art in-vivo two photon imaging and optogenetics. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A PhD (or PhD near completion) in in the area of neuroscience, biophysics, biomedical engineering or other relevant scientific discipline. 
  • Experience in in-vivo two-photon imaging microscopy, optogenetics, stereotaxic surgeries, animal behaviour and programming (Matlab).
  • Knowledge and background experience in synaptic biology and dementia in general.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
  • Capacity and willingness to work and collaborate with other people.

£39,347 to £46,974 per annum (Grade 7)


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