Senior Research Associate

Vacancy Reference Number
RG41832
Closing Date
13 Jan 2025
Salary
£46,485-£58,596
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital
Duration
7 years
Applications are invited for a Senior Research Associate (Core Service Technologist with a specialist in Neuroscience) to join the Institute of Metabolic Science - Metabolic Research Laboratories. The role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge research strategies that integrate advanced in vivo neuroscience tools with behavioural, metabolic, and neuroendocrine assessments. You will work closely with the Blouet group and other investigators to innovate and implement protocols addressing metabolic and nutrient sensing circuits under physiological conditions. As part of a core service, you will be encouraged to develop business strategy. This seven-year, fully funded position offers a stable and collaborative environment to explore novel paradigms and drive innovation without the pressures of independent grant funding. The post-holder will also contribute to advancing the University's reputation as a leading national and international centre for murine metabolic phenotyping. https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/46692/

Further Information

https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/46692/
Applicants must have a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or related field, along with at least three years of postdoctoral experience in Neuroscience and an excellent academic record and peer-reviewed publications that have had an impact in the field. Relevant disciplines include optogenetics in vivo, fibre photometry, manipulation of defined neural cell types in mice, stereotaxic surgery in mice, behavioural phenotyping and operant conditioning. The applicant should hold a Home Office PIL modules ABC, or equivalent qualification working with animals in scientific research internationally.

The funding supporting this position is available with immediate effect until 31st March 2031 and is aimed at Research Associates who want to further their practical skills and support the investigation of novel paradigms without the pressure of grant funding applications. Opportunity for Core Facility strategic leadership is also encouraged as well as development of external collaborations with other educational and research institutes to promote DMC services.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to both Dr Clemence Blouet, MRC Metabolic Disease Unit Programme Leader, E-mail: csb69@cam.ac.uk and Hannah Mannering, Disease Model Core Manager, E-mail: htw29@cam.ac.uk

Contact Details

csb69@cam.ac.uk