- Vacancy Reference Number
- ID: 157643
- Closing Date
- 6 Jun 2022
- Salary
- 33309 - 40927
- Address
- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT
- Duration
- Fixed term post until 18 April 2024
The Cragg Group at the University of Oxford are conducting an MRC-funded research project to explore the role of astrocytes in the regulation of striatal dopamine function in health and parkinsonism. We are now seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist with an interest in astrocyte biology to join the group and work on this exciting project.
The successful candidate will explore dopamine transmission, its regulation and dysregulation by activity in astrocytes, related circuits and signalling molecules in mouse brain. The technical approaches involved will include detection of dopamine neurotransmission using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, imaging of genetically encoded fluorescent neurotransmitter reporters, and/or whole cell electrophysiology, in brain slices in mouse models of Parkinson’s disease. The candidate will also collaborate on projects with the Cragg Group’s internal and external partners and help to train and supervise of other members of the Group.
In addition to having, or nearing completion of, a PhD/M.D. or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, candidates should have a promising track record of original research in their particular field of neuroscience. Candidates are also expected to have technical expertise in real-time electrochemical or electrophysiology recordings in brain slices, in neurosurgery, with rodents. Experience of studying astrocytes is desirable.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post, currently available immediately until 18 April 2024 funded by the MRC.
Closing date for applications is noon on Monday June 6th.
Interviews are likely to be held between June 17th and 24th.
Further Information
Links to full Advert, Job Description and online Application system can be found here:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=157643
Contact Details
Informal enquiries about the project can be addressed to Stephanie.cragg@dpag.ox.ac.uk
For HR-related question please contact hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk
