We are seeking a highly creative and motivated postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate to join Timothy O'Leary's research group (www.olearylab.org) in the Department of Engineering. This involves exciting collaborative work with experimental laboratories around the world (including Harvard Medical School, HHMI Janelia and the Weizmann Institute of Science). A range of projects is available, covering themes of neural representations of behaviour, neuromodulation and regulatory control in the nervous system. We especially encourage applications from minorities and underrepresented groups.
The project combines ideas and methods from control, AI and neuroscience to understand how biological nervous systems develop and maintain behaviour. The role involves developing mathematical models, simulations and analysing data to understand neural circuits. The successful applicant will be expected to attend local seminars/events, journal clubs, and other group-related activities and publish research in journals and conferences. Although teaching is not mandatory, opportunities may be provided.
The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The post may involve extended periods with collaborators in other European countries, the US and Israel. We are committed to helping suitable researchers establish a career and this project should provide a major step toward independence.
The successful applicant will have, or be near to obtaining, a PhD in theoretical neuroscience, applied mathematics, physics, or theoretical biology, and extensive research experience in the specialist field demonstrated by a strong publication record. A solid grounding in neuroscience is desirable.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience). Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £26,715 - £30,942; Research Associate: £32,816 - £40,322
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a list of publications and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact: Rachel Fogg, email div-f@eng.cam.ac.uk. (Tel +44 (0)1223 3 32752).
Please quote reference NM21918 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
