Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neural Circuits and Behaviour

Applications are invited for an experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate to
join the Adaptive Decisions Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr Abhishek Banerjee)
to carry out a project investigating adaptive neural circuits underlying
distinct forms of behavioural flexibility. The postholder will be responsible
for working on a research project funded by the Wellcome Trust to investigate
fronto-sensory feedback microcircuits in the brain and their relevance to
behavioural flexibility.





The role will involve adapting existing and developing new scientific
techniques and experimental protocols, with a particular focus on animal
models (mice). You will be responsible for in vivo behavioural and
electrophysiological experiments on mice; performing surgical preparation on
mice, including electrode/lens implantation and optogenetic virus injections;
using specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment, such as a
2-photon microscope. You will be expected to manage your own academic research
and administrative activities, including detailed project management to
coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet various deadlines.





You should hold or be close to holding a relevant PhD/DPhil in Neuroscience or
a related subject, together with relevant experience in neurophysiology and
animal behaviour. You must possess sufficient specialist knowledge in
neuroscience to work within established research programmes and the ability to
manage own academic research and associated activities. Experience with in
vivo neurophysiological techniques, animal behaviour, stereotaxic surgery and
computational neuroscience would be an advantage.





The post is offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, funded by the
Wellcome Trust and is available from January 2025 or as soon as possible
thereafter. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Banerjee at
abhishek.banerjee@pharm.ox.ac.uk at for an informal query about the position.





The closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 11 October 2024.