Research Assistant – Quantitative Neuroscience

Job title:

Research Assistant – Quantitative Neuroscience

Company

University College London

Job description

About usBiosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Silver lab (https://silverlab.org/) in the Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology.The SilverLab studies how neurons and local circuits within the neocortex and cerebellum encode behavioural parameters and how these representations change during reward-based learning.About the roleThe main purpose of this position is to analyse large-scale 3D imaging data sets of neuronal population activity and behaviour that are being generated by ongoing projects investigating neocortical and cerebellar function. This will involve adapting existing image analysis pipelines and applying advanced pre-processing, dimensionality reduction and regression methods.Another key aspect will be to format data and analysis tools for release on repositories. There may also be opportunities to get involved in experiments. The RA will work as part of a team to advance lab projects and contribute to general lab duties.Salary for the role is £37,332 – £39,980 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.The role is open ended role for one year with a funding end date of 31/08/2025 (end date may change depending on start date) and is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on site.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff.Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Angus Silver at a.silver@ucl.ac.uk.If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.About youYou will assist the team in the analysis of neurophysiological and behavioural data. This will involve adapting existing 3D image analysis pipelines and writing new code in MATLAB and Python. In addition, you will format the data in a manner suitable for public release on data repositories.You must have a Masters level degree in Neuroscience, extensive experience in analysing 3D fluorescence imaging and behavioural datasets in MATLAB, as well as a proven knowledge of advanced statistics and machine learning. Wet and dry neuroscience experience including fluorescence microscopy is also essential.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionOur commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAs 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 to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/Available documents

Expected salary

£37332 – 39980 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:43:23 GMT

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