Job ID: 118175

Postdoc position – olfaction and memory in Drosophila

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 25 March 2024

Employment Start Date: 1 May 2024

Contract Length: 3 years

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Institution: University of Sheffield

Department: School of Biosciences

Description:

How does the brain encode sensory information and form associative memories? Andrew Lin’s lab at the University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate to study these questions in the fruit fly Drosophila.

We study memory using a range of methods, such as in vivo two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology, fly genetics, behavioural experiments, computational modelling and building custom equipment. You will design, develop and perform experiments and data analysis (tailoring the project to your own interests and expertise), write papers, and present your work at conferences and seminars.

We seek self-motivated, innovative and creative candidates with a PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience), expertise in at least some of the above techniques, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team. We encourage applications from diverse academic backgrounds, such as biology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, computer science, physics and engineering.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Starting salary: £37,099 to £39,347. Start date is flexible.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DGE774/research-associate