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Imperial seeks a Research Associate to study therapeutic ultrasound in Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline using mouse models, tissue processing and omics.
Do you have experience with in vivo mouse studies in the context of ageing and/or neurodegeneration? Join our group to work on projects exploring the effects of ultrasound on the brain in health, neurodegenerative disease, and cognitive decline.
What you would be doing
In this role you will be part of a team that is investigating the effects of therapeutic ultrasound on the brain. You will be performing in vivo experiments with focused ultrasound and processing the tissue for omics analysis in mouse models of Alzheimer’s, cognitive decline and in comparison with healthy models. Behavioural in vivo tasks and genotyping may be involve.
What we are looking for
Someone who is enthusiastic about the project, independent, collaborative, a good team player, with excellent organisational skills.
We are looking to hire a friendly, motivated and independent candidate with experience with mouse models of ageing and/or neurodegeneration, behavioural task experience, omics analysis, therapeutic ultrasound in vivo treatment experience is a bonus but not essential, and experience with tissue processing, staining and imaging also ideal. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in the ageing/neurodegeneration field.
What we can offer you
- Experience on multiple cutting edge therapeutic ultrasound projects in an extremely multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, neuroscientists and clinicians.
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
Please note, if you are yet to receive a PhD, you will be appointed as Research Assistant on salary £47,223
This role is for a full-time fixed-term contract for 18 months, with the opportunity of an extension.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Sophie V Morse, sophie.morse11@imperial.ac.uk.
Available documents
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About Imperial
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Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.
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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
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