How does the brain encode sensory information and form associative memories? Andrew Lin’s lab at the University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Associate to study these questions in the fruit fly Drosophila.

We study memory using a range of methods, such as in vivo two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology, fly genetics, behavioural experiments, computational modelling and building custom equipment. You will design, develop and perform experiments and data analysis (tailoring the project to your own interests and expertise), write papers, and present your work at conferences and seminars.

We seek self-motivated, innovative and creative candidates with a PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience), expertise in at least some of the above techniques, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team. We encourage applications from diverse academic backgrounds, such as biology, neuroscience, experimental psychology, computer science, physics and engineering.

Of special note to the comp-neuro email list, we would be particularly keen to hire someone with expertise in computational neuroscience. We seek to tie computational models of what plasticity rules would be ‘optimal’ for memory, with experiments testing whether the real brain actually uses these ‘optimal’ rules.

Closing date: 25 March 2024
Apply at this link: https://bit.ly/LinPostdoc2024 or https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DGE774/research-associate
More about the lab: https://www.aclinlab.org/
Start date is flexible - happy to discuss
We welcome international applicants and the university will reimburse the post-holder for many visa expenses: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/induction/before/international/visas
For informal enquiries, contact Andrew: andrew.lin@sheffield.ac.uk

Andrew Lin
School of Biosciences
University of Sheffield
Firth Court
Western Bank
Sheffield S10 2TN
+44 (0) 114 222 3643