Research Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
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Salary:
£31,396 to £32,982 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 06 March 2024

The Role


Do you have a passion for exciting and cutting-edge neuroscience research? Are you looking to join a vibrant multi-disciplinary team working on photoreceptor transplantation into animal models of retinal degeneration? We are looking for a motivated post-doctoral research associate or research assistant to join our research team lead by Prof.

Majlinda Lako, Prof. Evelyne Sernagor, Prof. Alexander Thiele and Dr.

Gerrit Hilgen to perform recordings from the visual cortex and in vitro recordings from explanted retinas isolated from mice transplanted with pluripotent stem cell derived photoreceptors.


You will hold a PhD or MPhil/MRes in neuroscience (or related areas) with experience in electrophysiology and/or neuroscience data analysis/scientific computing.

Experience in retina or vision research is not required.

Check Pubmed and these relevant paper to find out more about our recent joint research:


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The post-holder will work under the direction of all three investigators from 1st September 2024 fulltime for 2 years on a fixed term contract.


As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.

These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities
Perform in vitro recordings from explanted retinas using high density multi electrode arrays and data analyses
In vivo recordings from the visual cortex of transplanted mice using 2-photon microscopy and data analyses
Regular liaison with the Investigators teams and collaborators to ensure high quality of research and timely delivery of the project goals
Perform data extraction and analysis and ensure full compliance with existing ethical regulations as appropriate
Lead on the production of high-level scientific information including analysing, writing and presenting reports and manuscripts relevant to the transplantation work

Continuously review the literature and technology relevant to the project and ensure that the outputs of the project are positioned appropriately in relation to other on-going work.

Contribution to the research programme of the School/Institute under the clear guidance of a member of an academic staff or Principal Investigator
Use initiative and creativity to analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes
Co-ordinate own work with that of others, deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and contribute to the planning of the project(s)
Present information on research progress and outcomes to a Principal Investigator or groups overseeing the research project
Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the research project's dissemination, in whatever form (report, papers, chapters, book)
Work to deadlines and manage, with support, competing priorities
Ensure that personal knowledge in relevant fields of study is kept up to date
Use research resources (including, where required, laboratories, workshops and specialist equipment) as appropriate
Maintain academic standards and freedom, and work in accordance with university policies (e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety policies)
Possible supervision of MRes and BSc project students and demonstration duties within undergraduate laboratories and example classes or in teaching small seminar classes
Undertake relevant training and development activities to develop capacity for taking on wider responsibilities
Develop, with advice, an awareness of own professional development needs and a personal development strategy

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Background in neuroscience or related areas
Experience of neuroscience data analyses/scientific computing
Matlab analyses
Good level of analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and through the written word
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
The ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems
Desirable
Recording from high density MEAs and data analyses
Recording from visual cortex and data analyses
2-photon microscopy
Animal handling
Evidence of a record of research including publication and presentation of data at conferences

Attributes and Behaviour
High level laboratory skills
Excellent organisation
Attention to detail
Quick to learn new skills IT literate and competent
Able to communicate effectively at all levels
Able to analyse
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