Research Associate

We are seeking to recruit Research Associate for a three-year project on the neural processing of space and direction in freely behaving rodents, working with Professor Kate Jeffery.

The project involves tetrode-based electrophysiology and/or microendoscopy in exploring and navigating rats and mice, and also has the potential for optogenetics and other mechanistic investigations to understand how perceptual information is transformed into a cognitive understanding of space. There is the potential for input into project development, as well as extension beyond the three years (contingent on funding). The local research community has skills in in vitro and in vivo cellular and behavioural neuroscience as well as neuroimaging in animals and humans, enabling many collaborative possibilities.

Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent research experience, plus a track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality conferences/journals.

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/.

We endorse the principles of Athena SWAN. https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/
and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. 

These posts are full-time and fixed term for 3 years.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Kate Jeffery, Kate.Jeffery@glasgow.ac.uk

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

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