Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Central Cambridge

The Cardona Lab are pleased to invite applications for the position of Research Associate in the Experimental and Comparative Connectomics Laboratory. The primary purpose of the role is to support the research of Dr Albert Cardona, whose lab is interested in the neural circuit basis of behaviour. For details of recent projects in the lab, see https://tinyurl.com/cardonalabpubs . For a description of the lab's focus see https://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/directory/albert-cardona. 

The post holder will have a neuroscience background, with a Ph.D. in Neurobiology or related discipline, with extensive experience with patch-clamp recording of Drosophila larval neurons, ideally in mushroom body output neurons and dopaminergic neurons. The ideal candidate will also have ample experience with optogenetics and functional connectivity mapping in Drosophila, including experience with Drosophila genetics and its driver lines approach to monitoring and manipulating neuronal activity in individual neurons, as well as excellent data analysis skills, and experience with learning and memory paradigms in Drosophila. 

Fixed Term: the funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025. 

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr Albert Cardona (ac2040@cam.ac.uk). 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

To apply for this post, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing why you want to be part of this project and how this post will be a good stepping-stone for your career. We also need the contact details for two people who can provide a professional reference.

The closing date for applications is 5th February. 

Please quote reference PM44798 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience particularly encourages women and candidates from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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