- JOB
- United Kingdom
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- UK Dementia Research Institute
- Research Field
- Neurosciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 35
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number
- 12789
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Dementia is the biggest health challenge of our century.
To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.
The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.
The Edinburgh Centre of the UK Dementia Research Institute is a collaborative research environment, focusing on understanding how vascular cells, macroglia, microglia and neurons interact to maintain brain homeostasis in health, and drive pathological cascades in disease.
We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Rajani Lab as part of the new national BHF-UK DRI Centre for Vascular Dementia Research.
The Opportunity:
The Rajani Lab investigates the mechanisms of white matter damage in vascular and other dementias. We use a range of innovative methodologies and models to understand oligodendrocyte changes in vascular disease, and the interaction of these with neuronal activity. In this project the Research Fellow will use advanced techniques to investigate and manipulate neuronal activity in rodent models of vascular dementia, with the aim of understanding how this affects white matter.
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- Neurosciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or other relevant discipline.
- Extensive experience with in vivo two-photon calcium imaging.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proactive and creative independent thinker.
- Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical difficulties.
Additional Information
Benefits
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Additional comments
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- UK DRI at Edinburgh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- State/Province
- The Chancellor's Building,
- City
- Edinburgh,
- Postal Code
- EH16 4SB
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- London
- Website
- Street
- 6th Floor, UCL Maple House, Tottenham Court Road
- Postal Code
- W1T 7NF