University of Cambridge
Research Associate in Neuroscience
Institute of Metabolic Science – Metabolic Research Laboratories
Vacancy Ref: RG03555
Salary: £28,132 to £36,661
Limit of tenure applies*
Applications are invited for a Research Associate position funded by a European
Research Council (ERC) and Wellcome Trust grant. You will work on a research
study led by Dr Akhilesh Reddy on the biology of the circadian (24 hour) clock and
the molecular mechanisms underlying sleep. You will be involved in the full scope of
the research team's activities including learning and applying new techniques.
Duties include, but are not limited to, establishing and maintaining mouse lines,
behavioural and in vivo analysis of circadian rhythms and sleep (including video and
EEG analysis), the extraction and handling of DNA/RNA/protein from samples, cell
culture, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. Experience in molecular
biology (e.g. DNA cloning and transgenic construct design) and optogenetic
techniques would be desirable.
Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience, or a related discipline. Extensive
experience in mammalian in vivo techniques, particularly focussed on Neuroscience,
will be absolutely essential, and it is critical that applicants hold a valid UK Home
Office Licence (or equivalent in exceptional circumstances). You will possess good
communication, teamworking and IT skills, flexibility to meet deadlines, and the ability
to work independently when required. Excellent organisational skills and record
keeping are essential.
Applications, including CV and covering letter should be submitted on-line via Apply
on advertisement position Ref. RG03555 on http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/
Informal enquiries should be emailed to Dr Akhilesh Reddy: abr20@cam.ac.uk
Closing date: 11th July 2014
*The funds for this post are available until 30th September 2016 in the first instance