Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neural Circuits and Behaviour

Applications are invited for an experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Adaptive Decisions Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr Abhishek Banerjee) to carry out a project investigating adaptive neural circuits underlying distinct forms of behavioural flexibility. The postholder will be responsible for working on a research project funded by the Wellcome Trust to investigate fronto-sensory feedback microcircuits in the brain and their relevance to behavioural flexibility.
You will be expected to manage your own academic research and administrative activities, including detailed project management to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet various deadlines. The role will involve adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, with a particular focus on animal models (mice). You will be responsible for in vivo behavioural and electrophysiological experiments on mice; performing surgical preparation on mice, including electrode/lens implantation and optogenetic virus injections; using specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment, such as a 2-photon microscope.

You should hold or be close to holding a relevant PhD/DPhil in Neuroscience or a related subject, together with relevant experience in neurophysiology and animal behaviour. You must possess sufficient specialist knowledge in neuroscience to work within established research programmes and the ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. Experience with electron microscopy is essential and experience with in vivo neurophysiological techniques and/or stereotaxic surgery would be an advantage.

The post is offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, funded by the Wellcome Trust and is available from January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.