Research Assistant (Mrsic-Flogel Lab)
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Short info about job
Salary: £30,316 to £31,967 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1277 4268157
Fax: +44-1573 5855407
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Detail information about job Research Assistant (Mrsic-Flogel Lab). Terms and conditions vacancy
The appointment will be on UCL Grade 6. The salary range will be £30,316 - £31,967 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) commenced research operations in Spring 2016 bringing together world-leading scientists to investigate how brain circuits process information to generate perception, form memories and guide behaviour. Developed through the vision and partnership of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and Wellcome, and with substantial investment from these partners, the mission of the SWC is to generate and test experimentally tractable theories of brain function.
The aim of the Mrsic-Flogel lab is to understand the fundamental principles of neural circuit organization and how this organization relates to the computations that support sensory and behavioural function. The lab approaches this by recording activity in identified neurons in large ensembles to uncover the computations taking place during sensory processing and sensory-guided behaviours, and understanding how these computations arise from the neural hardware: from the synaptic interactions between identified cell types that differ in the patterns of input and output connectivity.
The lab is now looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Research Assistant to join them and provide specific expertise in computational analyses of networks, focusing on key areas including computational modelling of networks and applications of control theory. You will carry out research in modelling neural activity, including designing and collaborating on experiments and analysing and writing up results for publication.
The post is funded for one year in the first instance.
You will have a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, mathematics or engineering, coupled with a high level of proficiency in mathematics and modelling complex systems. You will be competent in modern neuroscience analyses such as control theory and topological analyses, and will be proficient in programming languages like MATLAB and Python. Demonstrable independent research experience is essential, with a proven track record of effective research and independent achievement.
Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre HR team, [email protected] 020 3108 8011.
Closing Date: 15 September 2017Latest time for the submission of applications: 23.59.
Interview Date: TBC
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