(IoN) Research Associate (Neural Control of Grasp in Primates) A74919R
Health and Medical,Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Short info about job
Company: Newcastle University
Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences - Institute of Neuroscience
Salary: £29,301 to £38,183 per annum.
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1270 7512969
Fax: +44-1575 4000366
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Detail information about job (IoN) Research Associate (Neural Control of Grasp in Primates) A74919R. Terms and conditions vacancy
Please be advised that due to a new minimum salary threshold of £30,000 per annum imposed by the UKVI, this post may not qualify for University sponsorship under Tier 2 of the points based system.
Based in the Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of this project, which seeks to define the relative contributions of cortical and sub-cortical centres to different types of grasp. You will assist in behavioural training of animals and in implant surgeries, and will then gather electrophysiological recordings of neural activity during task performance. You will carry out analysis of these recordings, and then prepare publication quality figures and the first draft of manuscripts reporting the findings.
Prior experience of primate neuroscience, including behavioural training and assessment, would be an advantage but is not required.
A strong academic background to PhD level is essential, and prior knowledge of motor systems neuroscience, as well as good computational and quantitative skills would be an advantage. Excellent team skills are required to liaise with the many staff members with roles in this project, and a strong commitment to animal welfare and 3Rs.
Tenable for 3 years.
Informal enquiries to [email protected].
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