Postdoctoral Research Associate/Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Circadian Neuroscience - University of Exeter, UK

Vacancy Reference Number

P68536

Closing Date

26 Sep 2019

Salary

Postdoctoral Research Associate the starting salary will be from £30,046 up to £34,804 on Grade E. Postdoctoral Research Fellow the starting salary will be from £35,845 up to £40,322 on Grade F

Address

College of Medicine & Health, University of Exeter

Duration

From 1 December 2019 on a fixed term basis until 30 November 2022.

Summary of the role

The College wishes to recruit either a Postdoctoral Research Associate or a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in in research on circadian rhythms supporting the work of Dr Mino belle. This BBSRC funded post is available from the 01 December 2019to 30 November 2022. The successful applicant will investigate the physiological role of neuronal hyperexcitation in circadian timekeeping in the master circadian clock, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), and SCN downstream brain targets. This work offers the opportunity to re-address our understanding of how the SCN generates and signals circadian timing in the brain and body, with the potential to change how we think about electrical communication in the brain. The post will include state-of-the-art methods in systems neuroscience (whole-cell and large-scale multi-electrode array recordings, optogenetic tools, and in vitro and in vivo imaging) as well as assessments of physiology behaviour. There will also be a dedicated technician working on this project, supporting the above activities.

About you

For the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate you will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to develop, execute, analyse and report on electrophysiological (and associated techniques0, imaging, physiology and behavioural investigations. Experience in circadian biology research and knowledge of mathematical modelling will be advantageous but not essential. Necessary training will be provided, but applicants will ideally have experience in whole-cell and/or extracellular electrophysiology, and the use of appropriate numerical analysis software. For the role of Postdoctoral Research Fellow you will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in neuroscience or circadian biology and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to develop, execute and report on electrophysiological (and associate techniques), imaging, physiological and behavioural investigations. Experience in circadian biology research and knowledge of mathematical modelling will be advantageous but not essential. Applicants will have experience in whole-cell and/or extracellular electrophysiology, and the use of appropriate numerical analysis software. You can view the Job Description and Person Specification documents below. Postdoctoral Research Associate Postdoctoral Research Fellow Below are some publications relevant to this post: Belle et al., 2009: Science. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19815775 Diekman et al., 2013: PLoS Compt. Biol. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23990770 De Woskin et al., 2015. PNAS: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26130805 Belle et al., 2017: Eur. J. Neurosci: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27987373 The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. Our research income in recent years means we're fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

More information about the position available can be found clicking here for the Postdoctoral Research Associate role or clicking here for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

Contact Details

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Dr Mino Belle, Lecturer,
telephone (01392 723801) or email m.d.c.belle@exeter.ac.uk.