Research Fellow in Neurogenetics

Hours: FT considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE / 36.5 hours.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

NB: successful candidates will be expected to work full-time (1xFTE) and may need to work long-hours and carry out  experimental procedures across several consecutive days, when required.

Contract Type: Fixed term for 3 years (in the first instance)

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: February/March 2025

Expected start date: March 2025 (or as soon as possible)

About the role

A position of Research Fellow in Neurogenetics, specialised in Molecular Cellular Biology, is available in the laboratory of Claudio Alonso to study the mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila.

How the molecular biology of neurons relates to the development and function of neural circuits is an open question in modern neuroscience. The new Research Fellow will investigate this important problem using the latest technology in the field.

You will become a core member of the Alonso lab (https://www.sussex.ac.uk/lifesci/alonsolab/) interacting closely with other group members, and our UK and international collaborators. Together, we will apply the latest methodologies, including molecular biology, biochemistry, transcriptomics, neurogenetics, optogenetics, optical neuronal imaging, microscopy and quantitative behavioural approaches to gain mechanistic understanding of the molecular underpinnings of neuronal development and function.  

Our lab is part of the Neuroscience Department (https://www.sussex.ac.uk/schools/life-sciences/research/neuroscience) which houses a cluster of leading labs investigating neural function in vertebrates and invertebrates, and an active member of Sussex Neuroscience (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sussexneuroscience/) a university Centre of Excellence, that brings together a large, vibrant and interdisciplinary community of world-class neuroscientists providing an excellent collaborative setting for our research.

About you

The successful candidate will have a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or related disciplines, and be educated to doctoral level. They will have a solid background in Molecular Cell Biology, training in genetics, developmental biology or neurobiology and, ideally, familiarity with Drosophila genetics. They will show evidence of engagement in high-quality research activity, have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to set priorities and meet deadlines, and be capable to work independently – on own initiative, without close supervision – and as a team player supporting other colleagues.

About our School

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The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award. 

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Professor Claudio Alonso at c.alonso@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please 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 requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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