About the role
The research fellow will work on an exciting project which aims to understand how sequences of neuronal activity are transmitted to and interpreted by downstream neurons during a memory task. The postdoc will focus on the hippocampus as a system where specific neural activity sequences have been strongly linked to our ability to form episodic memories. The project uses the latest technology for interrogating neural circuits, including two-photon imaging of activity using genetically encoded calcium and voltage indicators, two-photon holographic optogenetic stimulation, and Neuropixels recordings from downstream brain areas. The post will be held in the Neural Computation Lab in the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research. institute-biomedical-research/research/neural- computation
The work is lead by a collaboration between Professors Beverley Clark, Michael Hausser, Caswell Barry and Peter Latham. The successful applicant will work with the team to develop and implement optical approaches for interrogating populations of neurons during behaviour using two-photon imaging and two-photon optogenetics. They will be expected bring expertise to the research group and to contribute innovative ideas stemming from their experience in neuroscience or the physical sciences. Expertise may include analytical skills as well as experimental approaches.
About you
The successful candidate should hold a doctoral degree in neuroscience, and knowledge of systems neuroscience and/or neurophysiology. PhD graduates of physics, engineering or a related discipline will be considered if this is accompanied by neuroscience knowledge/experience. They will have strong programming skills for hardware control and data analysis. The research fellow will have experience of writing, publishing scientific articles and presentation at international conferences and workshops.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance