Research Associate (Neuroscience)

How does the brain stabilise neuronal activity to ensure optimal information encoding? Andrew Lin’s lab at the University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate to study these questions in the fruit fly Drosophila.

We seek to understand how neurons adapt to perturbations in their activity levels by changing their morphology, synaptic input, or excitability. We do this using in vivo two-photon calcium imaging, confocal microscopy, stochastic genetic labelling of single neurons, and detailed analysis of neuronal morphology. You will design, develop and perform experiments and data analysis, write papers, and present your work at conferences and seminars.

We seek self-motivated, innovative and creative candidates with a PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience), expertise in the above techniques, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team.

What We Offer
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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