About Us:
The Neural Network Development Group (https: // www. zoo.cam.ac.uk/research/cell-and-developmental-biology/neural- network-development) is studying how nervous systems develop and become functional. We work with Drosophila as a model and are seeking a motivated individual with prior experience to support existing activities in our team.
The Role
You will be part of a friendly, collaborative team focused on understanding how early life experiences during so-called 'critical periods' of development have lasting impacts on nervous system function; for example, by determining nerve cell growth and excitability. This project uses the fruit fly, Drosophila, as a model system. We have discovered that different temperatures experienced during development (e.g. hot vs cold) change how the nervous system develops and functions. For example, when a fly embryo experiences heat stress for just two hours, its nervous system develops sub-optimally, and the resultant larva behaves abnormally and is susceptible to seizures. We have discovered a role for metabolic reactive oxygen species in shaping neuromuscular junction development and now seek additional support to explore this more effectively.
Your role includes fly husbandry and genetics, dissections, immuno-staining and imaging of larvae; followed by image data analysis. You will be working closely with other members of the team. This part time role will benefit from a good level of expertise in several of the techniques, though training is available within the team.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Matthias Landgraf at [email protected]
The role will be based on site in the Department of Zoology, on a part time basis (20% FTE, ideally over more than one day).
Please upload a copy of your CV (2 sides of A4 maximum) and a covering letter (1 side of A4 maximum).
Interview dates: Interviews will be held between 26th and 29th February 2024 and may be conducted remotely.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
We particularly welcome applications from women andcandidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.
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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.
Email: [email protected] Telephone: (0)1223 330117
Please quote reference PF40450 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further informationDepartment of Zoology, Central Cambridge
Salary£29,605-£33,966 pro rata
ReferencePF40450
CategoryResearch
Published10 February 2024
Closing date22 February 2024