Snabbfakta
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- London
Ansök senast: 2025-02-25
Research Assistant / Research Fellow
About the role
Salary: Appointment at G6b will be on spine points 25-28 (£38, - £41, per annum inclusive of London Allowance). Appointment at Grade 7 will be on spine point 30 (£43, per annum inclusive of London Allowance)
Duration: This post is funded until 31 January , in the first instance.
The post holder will support ongoing investigations into the neurophysiological basis of visual impairment and recovery following optic nerve damage.
The role will focus on conducting experiments to understand neural and circuit-level changes in the retina and brain, correlating these with behavioural outcomes. Key responsibilities include managing experiments using advanced neuroimaging techniques, maintaining mouse models, and assisting in the development and optimization of experimental protocols. The post holder will contribute creatively to the refinement of methods and techniques used in the lab and ensure high-quality data collection and analysis.
Appointment as a Research Fellow at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant at Grade 6b with payment at Grade 7 backdated upon award of a PhD to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (with corrections).
About you
The successful candidate will have a BSc and MSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. A PhD in a relevant discipline is essential for appointment as a Research Fellow.
Laboratory experience, the ability to learn new procedures and techniques and perform them precisely are essential as is resourcefulness and the ability to act on own initiative. The successful candidate will also demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting in addition to an interest in research and a commitment to supporting high quality research.
What we offer
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Dr Jennifer Sun ().
If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: .
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.
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