Research Fellow in Neuroscience
University of Sussex - Neuroscience
| Location: | Sussex, Falmer |
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| Salary: | £36,024 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 15th October 2024 |
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| Closes: | 3rd November 2024 |
| Job Ref: | 32285 |
About the role
A Research Fellow position is available in the Tom Baden lab. The study will aim at elucidation of the ancestral template of vertebrate vision.
Utilising cutting-edge multi-electrode arrays (MEA) and custom-made visual stimuli, the successful candidate will identify principles of visual processing in the “living fossil” retina of elasmobranch species, focusing primarily on the small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula.
The project will involve both experiments and large-scale data analysis, as well as regular maintenance of the current elasmobranch facility.
About you
Applicants should have a strong background in a quantitative subject related to neuroscience and have prior experience with either sensory systems or high-throughput recordings of neuronal activity (MEA or 2-photon imaging).
You will be working in a vibrant and multidisciplinary research environment in diverse and active research group (https://badenlab.org/) at the department of Neuroscience, School of Life Sciences.
About our School
Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.
The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion
Further Key Information
Please contact Tom Baden T.Baden@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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