Research Assistant, neuroscience

This post is an exciting opportunity to enable and undertake an ambitious programme of research concerning neurovascular coupling. The research project will examine how astrocytes are involved in the regulation of cerebral blood flow. You will engage with all aspects of the research process, and accompanying administrative tasks. This may include the use of multiphoton microscopy, 2D optical imaging spectroscopy, pharmacological approaches.

You will have a Masters degree in neuroscience (or a relevant biomedical science) or equivalent experience, have experience of working in a research laboratory and an interest in conducting research relating to neurovascular coupling, and demonstrable skills in academic writing and data analysis. In addition to carrying out research, you will also be expected to support the research of the laboratory, for instance by providing technical assistance and maintaining and keeping records of reagents. Through your work you will contribute to the international research excellence of the Neurovascular and Neuroimaging group, the Department of Psychology, and the Faculty of Science.

This post is fixed-term for 4 years, with a start date of 3 October 2016 (or as soon as possible thereafter).