Research Assistant

About us

The Neural Computation Group is part of the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research at UCL. The group’s research focuses on understanding computations in neural circuits during behaviour. To this end, the group is combining experimental and theoretical approaches to examine computations in cortical and cerebellar circuits. Over the past decade we have been developing new strategies for probing the function of single neurons and networks of neurons in the intact mammalian brain. We have considerable experience in combining a wide range of techniques, from patch-clamp recordings, two-photon imaging, the use of transgenic mouse lines and genetically encoded calcium sensors, through to electron microscopy for tracing the wiring diagram of the underlying circuits.

About the role

The appointed candidate will join neuroscientists in the Neural Computation Laboratory (Arnd Roth, Beverley Clark) at the Wolfson Institute f or Biomedical Research at UCL, working on an exciting project focused on investigating neural circuit function during behaviour. Collaborating with researchers from the University of Sussex (Kevin Staras) and Newcastle University (Claudia Racca), the post-holder will exploit ground-breaking fluorescence and ultrastructural imaging-based approaches to directly measure the nanoscale organization of synaptic activity and synaptic weights in connectomes.

About you

The successful candidate will utilise CLEM (Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy) to track neuronal structures across volumetric datasets obtained from in vivo 2-photon microscopy, synchrotron x-ray tomography and electron microscopy. They will also assist with sub-cellular segmentation and annotation of volumetric datasets for subsequent visualisation aided by machine learning.

What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of M edicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we knowdiversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community torepresent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality ofopportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we allbelong. We therefore particularly encourageapplications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’sworkforce. These include people from Black, Asian andethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silveraward, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancinggender equality.

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