. A postdoctoral position is available The position involves working with a team of scientists studying the pathophysiological basis underlying the neurodevelopmental abnormalities of fetal origin.

Main Duties

To conduct research investigating the microstructure of cortical neuronal networks and the role of glutamatergic system in chronic hypoxia conditions during the developmental process in animal models and human specimens.

Duties and Responsabilities

- To contribute to the design and planning of experiments in relation to this project

- To develop a thorough understanding of the research field and to be involved in the intellectual decision making process required for successful completion of the project

- To set up and run experiments in consultation with the Principal Investigator

- To record, analyse and write up the results of experiments and ensure that laboratory notebooks are kept fully up to date as a formal record of the research

- To prepare and present findings of research to the Principal Investigator and other members of the centre

- To prepare progress reports of research

- The post holder may be required to perform some limited teaching and/or supervision of other members of staff and/or students, under the guidance of the Principal Investigator

- Responsible for ensuring that the designated equipment is safe and maintained in good working order

- As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder

- The post holder will carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Principal Investigator

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

Undergraduate degree in a life science discipline

PhD in an appropriate life science discipline

Desirable:

Basic knowledge in Central Nervous System Function and Morphology
Publications in high impact factor peer reviewed journals

Skills

Essential:

Ability to develop ideas logically and design experiments to test hypotheses.

Ability to modify and apply new methods to advance a project (...)