英國(guó)倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院醫(yī)學(xué)物理與生物醫(yī)學(xué)工程系2024年招聘博士后職位（神經(jīng)科學(xué)）
倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院（University College London，簡(jiǎn)稱：UCL），位于英國(guó)倫敦，是一所公立研究型大學(xué)，也是第一所在倫敦成立的大學(xué)。學(xué)校是羅素大學(xué)集團(tuán)和歐洲研究型大學(xué)聯(lián)盟的成員，被譽(yù)為金三角名校之一。
倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院于1826年2月11日正式成立，前身為倫敦大學(xué)，由于沒有獲得皇家憲章，它最初是作為股份公司成立的。1836年11月28日，學(xué)校獲得皇家憲章，并更名為倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院。同一天，一所新的倫敦大學(xué)成立，而且有權(quán)向該學(xué)校的學(xué)生授予醫(yī)學(xué)、藝術(shù)和法律學(xué)位。1907年，學(xué)校根據(jù)1905年《倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院（轉(zhuǎn)讓）法案》并入倫敦大學(xué)，更名為倫敦大學(xué)·大學(xué)學(xué)院，隨后于1977年12月9日從倫敦大學(xué)中分離出來(lái)，并根據(jù)1979年《倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院法案》重組為倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院。2005年，倫敦大學(xué)學(xué)院獲得了自行頒授獨(dú)立學(xué)位的權(quán)力，不再使用倫敦大學(xué)的名義。
Post-doctoral Research Associate in Neuroscience
Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London
Deadline:
23 August 2024
About the role
Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Neuroscience position to join the EIT and Neurophysiology Lab in the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at UCL. The position is part of a project funded by the UK Medical Research Council which involves delineating the organisation and composition of the vagus nerve of humans to allow for selective electrical stimulation to treat diseases.
The post offers a unique opportunity to conduct research at an internationally leading university and contribute to the advancements in selective neuromodulation. Prof. Holder's research group is internationally recognised for its pioneering work in neural engineering. The appointed person will work in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physiologists, doctors and physicists and collaborate with other teams in the consortium.
The postholder will be required to carry out research in the area of peripheral/autonomic nerve imaging and neuromodulation, including designing and running experiments, recording, analysing, and writing up the results. The role will involve ex vivo imaging and mapping of human vagus nerves, histological section preparation, staining, immunohistochemistry, microCT imaging, image processing, data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination of findings. They may also participate in in vivo physiological studies using novel multi-electrode nerve cuffs and Electrical Impedance Tomography. The role includes preparing and presenting findings to colleagues, drafting and submitting papers to peer-reviewed journals, preparing progress reports for funding bodies, and contributing to the overall activities of the research team and department.
For more information about this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification at the bottom of the page and contact nicole.thompson@ucl.ac.uk should you require further information.
This is a fixed-term role for three years from the start date in the first instance. The role is available to start at the earliest convenience. Appointment at Grade 7 (£42,099-£50,585) is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £34,605-£39,980 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 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.
About you
The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in neuroscience or a neuroscience-related discipline (e.g., Biology, Biomedicine or Biophysics).
The applicant will have experience in histology, immunohistochemistry, and medical imaging and an understanding of autonomic neuroscience. Previous experience in dissection, anatomy, peripheral nerve studies, image reconstruction and proficiency in computer programming (e.g. Matlab) is desirable.
Good demonstrable practical skills in the aforementioned techniques, a strong publishing record, communication skills and a willingness to contribute to public engagement events, as well as professionalism when dealing with external collaborators are also essential. The successful candidate will have proven research aptitude, research and laboratory experience, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description (use the Application Link to access this document). Please send your CV and cover letter to nicole.thompson@ucl.ac.uk with email subject: "PostDoc Application: Human Vagus Nerve Project" followed by your name.
