Research Associate - A28900R

You will perform electrophysiological recording in vivo in rodents and non-human primates. Experiments will explore the use of closed-loop optogenetic stimulation to perturb network dynamics and manipulate cortical oscillations.

You will have a PhD and a strong academic background in systems neuroscience or a related field. Experience of in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, epilepsy and/or neuronal oscillations is desirable.

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

This post is tenable for 3 years.

Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to andrew.jackson@ncl.ac.uk 

Further information on the Institute of Neuroscience can be located here. 

The Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award in addition to the University’s bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality, and the University holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers.  We are also a member of the Euraxess network.

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