Postdoctoral research fellow

2 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of Aberdeen

Department

The Rowett Institute

Research Field

Neurosciences
Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

3 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Obesity and related diseases are amongst the most important health issues of the 21st century. Obesity incidence is increasing fast in children and teens in particular who can develop disease early in life that persists into adulthood. One of the main causes of obesity, diabetes and related diseases is the overconsumption of highly palatable energy-rich foods. An understanding of the long-term impact on brain and behaviour, especially on the control of feeding and food choice is essential for a better understanding of the effect of the modern lifestyle on feeding behaviours and health.

The University of Aberdeen has a 100-year history of ground-breaking science in nutrition and health, principally led by researchers within the Rowett Institute (RI).  Dr Fabien Naneix is Lecturer in Neuroscience and group leader at the RI. The overall aim of his research is to understand the development and the vulnerability of brain circuits underlying food-seeking and other motivated behaviours. For this the lab combines state-of-the-art techniques to target, record and manipulate specific brain circuits.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to join the Naneix group to drive cutting edge research in the field of reward-related behaviours and nutrition. Specifically, you will investigate how dietary habits during adolescence impact food-seeking, food choices and their related neurobiological circuits. The role will involve performing behavioural experiments in mice in combination with in vivo recordings (fibre photometry) and manipulation (chemogenetics/optogenetics) of specific brain circuits.

It is essential that you hold a PhD/D.Phil in Neuroscience, psychology, biomedical sciences or related field. Applicants should have a strong record of graduate research, including first-author publications in neuroscience and/or behavioural science journals. You will also have experience in histochemistry and/or molecular biology. Previous experience in surgical in vivo techniques or programming will also be highly valued.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £37,099 - £39,347 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Fabien Naneix, Lecturer ([email protected] ).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: [email protected] ) for further information.

Requirements

Research Field

Neurosciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

NeurosciencesBiological sciences

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Aberdeen

Country

United Kingdom

State/Province

Scotland

City

Aberdeen

Postal Code

AB25 2ZD

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/research-fellow-552590.html

Contact

State/Province

Unknown

City

Aberdeen

Website

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/rowett/

Street

Foresterhill

Postal Code

AB25 2ZD

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED