Research Fellow in Neuroscience - AR1683ML
School of Psychology & Neuroscience,
Salary: £31,342 - £34,233 per annum,
Start Date: Between 1 September 2015 and 4 January 2016,
Fixed Term: 3 years
Investigating glial-neuronal interactions using rodent and human iPSC-based models
The Neural Control of Movement Lab (http://ncm.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/), headed by Dr Gareth Miles at the University of St Andrews, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a proven track record in neuroscience research to work on a project investigating the role of glial cells in spinal motor control circuitry. This project will investigate glial-neuronal interactions by utilising a combination of cutting edge molecular genetic, electrophysiological, calcium imaging and optogenetic techniques applied to in vitro rodent preparations and human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived models. The project is part of a BBSRC-funded collaboration with Dr Stefan Pulver (St Andrews;
https://pulverlab.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/) and Prof Siddharthan Chandran (Edinburgh;
http://www.siddharthanchandran.org.uk/). Previous training in electrophysiological and/or calcium imaging techniques is desirable.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Gareth Miles (
gbm4@st-andrews.ac.uk).
The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
Applications are particularly welcome from women who are under-represented in Science posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality and Diversity at
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk.hr.edi/.
Please quote ref: AR1683ML
Closing Date: 19 August 2015
Further Particulars: AR1683ML FPs.doc
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Salary: £31,342 - £34,233 per annum
Start Date: Between 1 September 2015 and 4 January 2016
Fixed Term: 3 years