Research Assistant/Associate Neuronal Circuits

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Salary
Research Assistant: £31,396 to £32,982 per annum.
Research Associate: £33,966 to £44, 263 per annum.

The Role
We are looking for a post-doctoral research scientist for an MRC (UK) funded project on Neuronal circuits for perceptual inference.

This work will be based at Newcastle University, UK (Faculty of Medical Sciences, lead supervisor Dr Yuki Kikuchi) and the goal of the research is to directly assist medical science by providing insights on neuronal mechanisms, circuits and networks that support cognition in a primate model.

The research will involve cutting-edge laminar-neurophysiology, laminar-fMRI and neuronal optogenetic studies of prefrontal and auditory circuits in nonhuman primates. This will include understanding laminar information flow pathways for cognition in the brain and controlling neurons using laser light. You will have the opportunity to receive training in state-of-the-art neurobiological technology and support with career development in a collegial environment.

You should have a strong academic record, relevant experience, including empirical and analytical skills, and strong presenting and writing skills. Experience with neurophysiology, fMRI/EEG and cognitive testing is desired.

This post is fixed-term for a period of 3 years.

For informal enquiries contact: Dr Yuki Kikuchi (yukiko.kikuchi@ncl.ac.uk)
Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/.
Find out more about our Research Institutes here:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

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