Research Associate Rodent/Human Models of Epilepsy - Newcastle University

Vacancy Reference Number

216266

Closing Date

28 Feb 2019

Salary

£30,395 to £39,610

Address

Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University

Duration

Fixed term for 18 months in the first instance

Applications are sought for a Research Associate, as part of an inter-disciplinary team investigating optogenetic strategies for manipulating cortical activity. These studies will build upon our development of novel optogenetic tools for manipulating Cl- levels in neurons. We will use these, together with 2-photon imaging and electrophysiological recordings, to investigate how chloride is regulated in neurons. Our goal is to understand the role played by dynamical Cl- regulation in dictating brain states and neuronal signalling in cortical networks.

You will have a PhD and a strong academic background in cellular neuroscience or a related field. We are looking for someone who has prior experience of 2-photon imaging and / or electrophysiology, in vivo. Other related experimental experience, such as optogenetics, is desirable.

You will work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team, collecting and analysing data, communicating research and preparing papers. You should have a track record of peer-reviewed journal publications. Programming abilities, mathematical skills and/or electronics experience are highly desirable.

The Institute of Neuroscience has an excellent reputation in both network neuroscience and translational research, and is home to a large collaborative venture aimed at developing optogenetic strategies for treating epilepsy. 

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary threshold of £30,000 per annum imposed by the UKVI, this post may not qualify for University sponsorship under Tier 2 of the points based system.

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This is a fixed term post available for the duration of 18 months initially.

Enquiries regarding the post should be directed to andrew.trevelyan@ncl.ac.uk

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

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Contact Details

andrew.trevelyan@ncl.ac.uk