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Senior Research Fellow

King's College London - The School of Life Course & Population Sciences

Location: London
Salary: £62,696 to £66,198 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 12th September 2024
Closes: 26th September 2024
Job Ref: 095111
 

About Us

The School of Life Course & Population Sciences consists of experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population sciences and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. The School is a multi-Campus organisation, comprising of 5 Departments across 4 campuses. 

About the role

We are looking for someone to join the Laboratory of Professor Kevin O’Byrne, in the Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, Guy’s Hospital Campus. Working within Professor O’Byrne’s teams, the post holder will provide high quality research commensurate with the BBSRC funded research involving cutting-edge technologies, including optogenetics, chemogenetics mini-endoscopic imaging of complex neural systems in the limbic brain of conscious mice. We also use computational modelling to enhance our understanding of reproductive neuroendocrinology with our collaborators at the University of Exeter.  Current projects include examining the operational characteristics of the central regulator of the reproductive system, the hypothalamic GnRH pulse generator, impact of stress on fertility and role of emotional limbic brain in reproduction.

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31/5/2025.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

  • PhD qualified in relevant subject area
  • Significant experience in a wide range of laboratory/data/analytical techniques including robotic stereotaxic neurosurgery and other animal surgeries, chemogenetic and optogenetic, GRIN lens mini-endoscopic and electrophysiological monitoring of brain activity, PCR, brain bunching, complex microscopy including fluorescence, Immunocytochemistry, viral and non-viral tract tracing, complex transgenic mouse breeding, wide range of hormone assay
  • Proven successful independent, high-quality research in reproductive neuroendocrinology including evidence of publications of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers
  • Significant experience in designing, developing and managing research projects including leading or supporting the development and submission of grant applications and funding proposals
  • Organised and systematic approach to research
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work under pressure & to meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills in one to ones and group settings
  • Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
  • Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias

Desirable criteria

  • Engaging in multidisciplinary research projects
  • Ability to promote and foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research
  • Ability to lead and manage a research team
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