NEUROSCIENCEPost-DocApplications Closed

Padraig Gleeson

University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Apply by Jun 19, 2025

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University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

Application deadline

Jun 19, 2025

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Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2025

Start Date

Flexible

Education Required

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Job Description

The successful applicant will contribute to the goals of the OpenWorm project, to create a cell by cell model of the nematode C. elegans incorporating its full neuronal network and a 3D body/environment simulation. The role will involve contributing to existing and creating new software packages which facilitate the goals of the OpenWorm project. It will also involve carrying out research into the physiology, anatomy and behaviour of C. elegans, to ensure the simulations are biologically realistic. Code will be open source from the start and active interaction with the community of researchers in this area will be required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field
and experience in developing open source tools for investigating (neuro)biological function
a publication record demonstrating the use of such tools in original scientific research
and an active interest in making their research accessible to the wider community. For appointment to Grade 8 (Senior Research Fellow)
the candidate will have substantial postdoctoral experience
a strong publication track record in this area
evidence of the ability to sustain independent research
and an established reputation in their field as a proponent of open science.