Postdoctoral Research Associate: Developmental Neuroscience

Vacancy Reference Number
PF15933
Closing Date
15 Jul 2018
Salary
£31,604 to £38,833
Address
University of Cambridge - Department of Zoology

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals who are interested in fundamental mechanisms of neuronal development. The postdoctoral Research Associate position is available to work with Dr. Jimena Berni and her group in the Department of Zoology, at the University of Cambridge. The position is funded for one year in the first instance, to start as soon as possible.

Our research focuses on the development of neural networks. Specifically, we work with the motor system of the Drosophila embryo and are investigating how Hox genes orchestrate the diversification of motor circuits during nervous system development. The overall aims of the project are:

  1. to investigate the regulation by Hox genes of segment specific morphologies in neuronal homologues;
  2. to study the role of Hox genes for the specification of circuit function and for integration across different networks.

The project will be carried out in collaboration Prof. Jim Truman, Janelia Research Campus and Dr. Matthias Landgraf, University of Cambridge.

Candidates with experience working with Drosophila and a strong background in developmental biology, cell biology or neurobiology and a keen interest in developmental neuroscience are encouraged to apply.

Expertise in genetics, imaging, behavioural experiments and/or molecular biology are desirable.

The successful candidate should be capable of working independently on this project, whilst integrated into an interactive and supportive research group. Enthusiasm, determination, creativity and rigor to work on this demanding research project are essential.

For information about research in Dr Berni's lab see https://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/research/neurobiology-biomechanics-and-behaviour/berni-group

For informal enquiries about the position contact Dr Jimena Berni (jb672@cam.ac.uk).

Fixed-term: the funds for this post are available from 12 months in the first instance to start on the 20th of July or as soon as possible thereafter.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/17907. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please quote reference PF15933 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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