Research Support Assistant (Translational Neuroscience)

About the role

This Research Support Assistant role will join an MRC-funded translational neuroscience project, helping to run and analyse experiments based on electrophysiological recordings of brain activity and psychopharmacology in preclinical models. This fixed-term post will provide maternity cover, but affords an exciting opportunity to experience a range of laboratory techniques and to work with a collaborative team spanning Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter universities.

Responsibilities

• Support an established series of preclinical electrophysiology experiments, recording and analysing brain activity to help understand mechanisms of psychiatric disorders.
• Support the team by helping to manage laboratory supplies and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Direct experience of in vivo electrophysiology.
• A current Home Office Personal Import License (PIL).
• Experience of analysing neural data, including scoring of sleep based on EEG.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant degree and/or professional qualifications.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern (Part-time, 28 hours per week).

Pay

£35,608 - £39,906 per annum pro rata.

Schedule

Fixed term (maternity cover for 12 months).

Contact

For informal queries, please contact: Professor Matt Jones, Professor in Neuroscience via email: matt.jones@bristol.ac.uk