Post-doctoral researcher in Developmental Neuroscience
Posted by Jimena Berni, on 27 June 2023
Job type: postdoc
Location: University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
Closing Date: 10 July 2023
Hox genes and the diversification of behaviour
The Berni lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow interested in fundamental mechanisms of neuronal development.
Our research objective is to radically push forward our understanding on the mechanisms of motor circuit diversification during nervous system development.
We approach this from multiple perspectives, using cutting-edge technologies to analyze how Hox genes control the diversity of interneuron phenotypes, explore how the genetic specification determines the establishment of specialized neuronal networks, and defines the functional roles of interneurons in generating behavior.
The post provides an outstanding opportunity to develop and apply research skills in developmental neuroscience using a range of techniques pioneered in the lab (calcium imaging, thermo-/opto- genetics, CRISPR/cas9, Drosophila behavioral experiments) as well as working with collaborators: Electron microscopy neuronal reconstructions with Prof. Albert Cardona (Univ. of Cambridge and MRC-LMB), and electrophysiology experiments with Prof. Richard Baines (Univ. of Manchester).
Candidates with evidence of scientific accomplishment in neuroscience or developmental neurobiology are encouraged to apply. Experience in electrophysiology and/or calcium imaging analysis are required. Experience performing neuronal reconstructions and/or working with Drosophila would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be capable of working independently on this project, whilst integrated into a highly collaborative and supportive research group, and wider neuroscience community of over 50 researchers that organises a wide range of scientific and career development activities.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
Apply by sending a full CV, a brief description of research interests and the complete form that can be found https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobs/research-fellow-neuroscience-ref-10892-v2 to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
Salary: £36,333 to £43,155 per annum
Closing Date: 10 July 2023
Scientific fields: Neural development, Cell fate control and differentiation
Model systems: Drosophila
Duration: Fixed term
Minimum qualifications: PhD in relevant area, experience performing neuronal functional analysis (Ca imaging, electrophisiology).