About us
The post of Research Fellow is in the Cortical Processing Laboratory at University College London (UCL), a leading neuroscience laboratory led by Profs. Matteo Carandini and Kenneth Harris.
The post offers 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 behaviors in mice.
About the role
The successful applicant will join a team of scientists working on establishing the cortical circuits of vision, or the neural basis of audiovisual integration, or the state dependence of brain activity. 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 a variety of techniques including Neuropixels recordings and optogenetics 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.
This post is available from 01 January 2024 until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.
The salary offered for this post will be between £39,508 - £46,131 per annum depending on experience.
About you
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, 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). Experience with in vivo electrophysiology or imaging and behavioral training is desirable. Desirable requirements include experience in writing scientific manuscripts, which is typically evidenced by a record of publications.
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 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Application Process
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Prof Matteo Carandini (m.carandini@ucl.ac.uk)
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page
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.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
