Postdoctoral Fellow
Details of the role:
This is a full-time, fixed term (4 years) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
Application closing date: 23rd February 2025.
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe's largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead a project exploring how internal state changes influence neuronal and circuit-level information processing in brain-wide networks underlying instinctive behaviours. You will use advanced optical and electrophysiological recordings in behaving mice to investigate how reproductive state shapes information processing in genetically identified neurons and circuits. This multidisciplinary project will benefit from close collaboration with leading systems neuroscience groups at the Crick.
If you have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related field, this may be a perfect opportunity for you to join the Kohl lab.
What you will be doing
As a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Crick, you will:
1. Lead your own projects.
2. Contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis (both in the lab and with external collaborators).
3. Guide PhD students in their research.
The ability to work in a team is essential. Please direct informal enquiries to jonny.kohl@.
About you
You will bring:
Essential
* PhD in Neuroscience or a related field or in the final stages of PhD submission.
* Good knowledge and experience in in vivo calcium imaging or electrophysiology.
* Experience in data analysis in Python or MATLAB.
* Track record of writing papers as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts in referred journals.
* Evidence of data presentation at scientific meetings.
Desirable
* Experience in rodent models.
* Very good quantitative and data analysis skills.
About Working at the Crick
Our values
* We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches.
* We are open. We're highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
* We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
* Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK.
* Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
* Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
* Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services, and mental health support programs.
* Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, and annual leave purchase options.
* Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
* Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.
The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity.
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