Research Associate

Job description

About the role

Do you have experience with in vivo mouse studies in the context of ageing and/or neurodegeneration? Join our group to work on projects exploring the effects of ultrasound on the brain in health, neurodegenerative disease , and cognitive decline .

What you would be doing

In this role you will be part of a team that is investigating the effects of therapeutic ultrasound on the brain. You will be performing in vivo experiments with focused ultrasound and processing the tissue for omics analysis in mou s e models of Alzheimer's, cognitive decline and in comparison with health y models . Behavioural in vivo tasks and genotyping may be involve .

What we are looking for

Someone who is enthusiastic about the project, independent, collaborative, a good team player, with excellent organisational skills.

We are looking to hire a friendly, motivated and independent candidate with experience with mouse models of ageing and/or neurodegeneration, behavioural task experience, omics analysis, therapeutic ultrasound in vivo treatment experience is a bonus but not essential, and experience with tissue processing, staining and imaging also ideal. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in the ageing/neurodegeneration field.

What we can offer you

• Experience on multiple cutting edge therapeutic ultrasound projects in an extremely multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, neuroscientists and clinicians.
• " data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"> The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

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Further information

Please note, if you are yet to receive a PhD, you will be appointed as Research Assistant on salary £47,223

This role is for a full-time fixed-term contract for 18 months, with the opportunity of an extension.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Sophie V Morse, [email protected] .