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Ansök senast: 2024-09-03
Research Assistant (Akrami Lab)
About the role
We are looking for a Research Assistant to run experiments investigating the neural mechanisms of spatial working memory. You will work closely within a team responsible for training and monitoring rats in a streamlined, highly-automated facility for high-throughput rodent training. You will perform stereotaxic surgeries, and assist in recording neural activity with high-density electrophysiology, and perturbing activity with optogenetics or pharmacological manipulations This position is ideal for candidates seeking additional research experience before applying to graduate degree programs in Neuroscience or related fields. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in science.
About you
You will be detail-oriented, conscientious, and self-motivated. You must be able to demonstrate (or learn) precision and care in tasks involving fine manual skills, and be able to communicate science and present complex information in a clear manner. A bachelor's degree in neuroscience, molecular biology or a related field is essential along with independent research experience and experience with rodent behavioural assays.
What we offer
SWC offers staff an award-winning work environment in the heart of Fitzrovia with access to pleasant outdoor spaces. The Centre also offers the full range of UCL staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, occupational pension schemes, excellent family-friendly policies such as occupational shared parental pay, a work-life balance policy, and a range of financial benefits such as a season ticket loan scheme and staff discounts. SWC prides itself on offering a high quality administrative, technical and operational support function, and fully supports the professional development and progression of its staff, actively encouraging colleagues to learn new skills and broaden their experience. SWC is supported in this aim by UCL’s Organisational Development team who run a wide range of training programmes for all staff types and grades.
