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Imperial seeks a Research Associate to study therapeutic ultrasound in Alzheimer’s, ageing and brain health using electrophysiology and two photon imaging.
Do you have experience with in vivo electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, behavioural tasks, brain tissue processing, staining and microscopy? 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 electrophysiology recordings, two-photon imaging in mouse models, processing, staining and imaging brain sections in moue models of Alzheimer’s, ageing and in health.
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 in vivo electrophysiology in mice, two-photon calcium imaging, behavioural tasks and/or therapeutic ultrasound in vivo treatment experience are a bonus but not essential, and experience with tissue processing, staining and imaging. Specifically, we are looking for someone with electrophysiology/calcium-imaging expertise if possible.
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
To apply for this job please visit www.imperial.ac.uk.
