Post Doctoral Research Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Aston University

Aston University

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications are invited to join our growing multidisciplinary and collaborative translational epilepsy research group.

We are looking to appoint two outstanding research scientists with expertise in _in vivo_ and _in vitro_ electrophysiology to work alongside Professor Gavin Woodhall (PI) and Dr Sukhvir Wright (PI) in MRC and ERUK grant funded projects investigating synaptic and network mechanisms underlying temporal lobe and paediatric immune-mediated epilepsy.

This cutting edge, translational research will aim to develop world-first epilepsy models and explore novel treatments. This approach directly addresses the unmet clinical need for rapid intervention in these epilepsies to improve long-term patient outcomes.

The successful applicant will be expected to perform neurosurgery and record ECoG _in vivo_, as well as _in vitro_electrophysiological studies (whole cell patch clamp, local field potential recordings).

Knowledge of EEG analysis methods and programming (e.g. MATLAB) would be a bonus. There will also be an opportunity to develop behavioural skills in the field of cognition and memory testing. Appropriate training will be provided where required.

With the aim to regularly disseminate high quality research findings, and presentations at local, national and international conferences, career development is an integral part of this role.

We are keen to attract highly motivated individuals with relevant _in vivo_ electrophysiology experience and exceptional track records in this field.

Applicants will have a PhD in a relevant neuroscience/biological discipline, we will consider early PhD graduates if the essential techniques of _in vivo_ and _in vitro_ electrophysiology formed an integral part of their doctoral training.

A current UK Home Office Personal License (PIL) will be desirable.