Research Fellow in Neuroscience

You will take responsibility for day-to-day oversight and strategic direction of a laboratory in the School of Biomedical Sciences working on various aspects of central nervous control of the cardiovascular system, neurovascular coupling and modulation of endogenous neural stem cells. As you will undertake specialist research, expertise will be required in some of the following: neuroanatomy, in vivo recovery surgery, in vitro electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, optogenetics, use of viral vectors, in vivo imaging. You will also be involved in student supervision, administration and safety, contributing to the strategic direction, development and reporting of the various research projects. You should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in neuroscience or a closely allied discipline as well as extensive previous laboratory experience. A proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and interface with technical staff, students and academic staff is essential. You should also have experience in designing, executing and writing up experimental work independently, including as author of peer-reviewed research publications.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences gained a Bronze award in 2014 and submitted an application for a Silver award in April 2017. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity/athena-swan/

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor James Deuchars, Professor of Systems Neuroscience 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5594, email: j.deuchars@leeds.ac.uk