GLASGOW School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy Ref: 154649 Closes OCt 11th 2024
3-year appointment
We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral Research Associate for a three-year project on the role of the thalamus in spatial memory in freely behaving rodents, working with Kate Jeffery and Mick Craig.
We are looking for a postdoctoral research assistant to undertake a project working with Prof. Kate Jeffery and Dr Mick Craig, investigating the origin and purpose of a type of neuron that we recently discovered in the anterior thalamus. These neurons resemble the well-known hippocampal place cells but are in a different structure: one long associated with memory. The project, working with rodents, entails tracing the connections of these neurons, characterising their electrophysiological activity during waking and sleeping, and then manipulating this chemogenetically. You will be working in a newly formed group called the Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, and have the chance to interact with other related research groups in a lively intellectual environment.
The successful applicant will have experience in rodent electrophysiology, ideally during behaviour, and a passion for understanding the neural foundations of cognition.
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent research experience, plus a track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality conferences/journals.
Details below, and application link here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DJT860/research-associate
About Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is one of the world’s top 100 universities and a member of the UK’s research-intensive Russell Group. As well as having a vibrant and growing academic community, the university is also located in a beautiful setting with many local cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants, and there is a thriving cultural scene in the city. Scotland’s famously stunning lochs and mountains are nearby, and easily accessible by rail or car.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Kate Jeffery, Kate.Jeffery@glasgow.ac.uk
To apply online, please follow the link: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=103368
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