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    Research Fellow - London, United Kingdom - UCL

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    About us

    Two Research Fellow posts are available in the Cortical Processing Laboratory at University College London (UCL), a leading neuroscience laboratory led by Profs. Matteo Carandini and Kenneth Harris.

    the posts offer an exciting opportunity for research at the interface of computational and experimental neuroscience, in a project that seeks to reveal how neural activity is structured in brainwide patterns to support diverse behaviours in mice.

    About the role

    Successful applicants will join a team of scientists working on establishing the brain circuits of vision, audiovisual integration, and decision-making. They are expected to lead a vigorous research program in the context of the team, devoting efforts both to their own research and to the broader goals and needs of the team.

    They will study the activity of large populations of neurons in the mouse brain using advanced techniques that are already in place in the lab, such as Light Beads Microscopy or next-generation Neuropixels probes with optical capabilities, and applying a variety of analysis methods.

    They will take a leading role in all aspects of the projects, from designing and performing experiments, to data analysis, to the presentation and dissemination of the results.

    Salary: UCL Grade 7 spine point range £ 42, ,978 per annum, including London Allowance)

    Duration: from until , in the first instance.

    Appointment as a Research Fellow at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant at Grade 6b with payment at Grade 7 backdated upon award of a PhD to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (with corrections)

    About you

    Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience or engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a similar field, and an ability to work in a diverse group including computational and experimental neurobiologists.

    An essential requirement is experience with analyzing large data sets in Python (or possibly Matlab), and experience in writing scientific manuscripts, which is typically evidenced by a record of publications. Desirable requirements include experience with electrophysiology or imaging or behavioral training.

    What we offer

    Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit to find out more.

    Application Process

    Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

    The advert closing date is

    Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

    Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

    The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit to find out more.



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