Research Assistant in Neuroscience

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a Wellcome Trust funded project to investigate the neural representations underlying flexible behaviours.  The individual will join a collaborative project across the laboratories of Mark Walton at the Department of Experimental Psychology and Tim Behrens at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences.  Research across the labs focuses on the cross-species understanding of the brain mechanisms underlying flexible behaviours.

The post is full-time and fixed term for 1 year.

The Research Assistant will provide research support for lab members especially for electrophysiology, optogenetic and behavioural experiments conducted in the lab.

The successful candidate will be qualified to degree level in a relevant area of biological research with experience in laboratory-based research related to the scientific investigation of the nervous system along with experience of mouse behaviour related to learning and memory tasks.  As well as the ability to manage own research and associated administrative activities, excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are also required along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This position will sometimes require out of hours and/or weekend working.

Closing date for applications is midday on 29th April 2022.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below.