Research Associate

Job description

About the role

Do you have experience with in vivo electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, behavioural tasks, brain tissue processing, staining and microscopy? 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 electrophysiology recordings, two-photon imaging in mouse models, processing, staining and imaging brain sections in moue models of Alzheimer's, ageing and in health .

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 in vivo electrophysiology in mice, two-photon calcium imaging, behavioural tasks and/or therapeutic ultrasound in vivo treatment experience are a bonus but not essential, and experience with tissue processing, staining and imaging. Specifically, we are looking for someone with electrophysiology/calcium-imaging expertise if possible.

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].