(inclusive of London allowance)
The post-holder will be expected to carry out research on the genetic and cellular mechanisms of zebrafish sleep in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Rihel. The post holder will also set up and perform experiments in close collaboration and consultation with other post-doctoral fellows and the principle investigator managing these projects
They will join a team of researchers working on various aspects of sleep behaviours in zebrafish, with a focus on the interaction between the brain and a novel lymphatic cell type in the meninges.
This position is funded for a period of 24 months in the first instance and will start immediately.
Applicants must have a PhD in Neurobiology, Genetics, or a related field, together with significant experience in genetics, molecular biology, in vivo imaging, and behavioral neuroscience of a model organism such as zebrafish.
Please note: Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant Grade 6B (Salary £31,479 - £33,194 per annum, including London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (including corrections).
Further particulars, including a job description and person specification, can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please ensure you read these carefully before applying for the post.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Jason Rihel at j.rihel@ucl.ac.uk for more details.
Also visit the Rihel Lab at http://www.homepages.ucl.ac.uk/~ucbtjr3/index.html
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Biosciences staffing on biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk quoting the vacancy reference number: 1858549.
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