Postdoctoral Fellow — Chandra Lab

Lead research on distributed neural computation and brain evolution using the acoel Hofstenia miamia. The project combines circuit imaging, activity recordings, neural perturbations, behavioural analysis and computational methods to explain how repeated circuit units produce coordinated, adaptive behaviour. This is a full-time, four-year appointment in London, starting from £47,500 annually with benefits. The institute states that this role is eligible for UK visa sponsorship. Applications close on 11 October 2026 at 23:59, according to the current employer advert.

PhD in neuroscience or a related discipline; strong quantitative training; experience with neural recordings, coding and high-dimensional data; genetic labelling and perturbation methods; and a record of rigorous research publications. Behavioural methods and work with marine invertebrates or non-model organisms are desirable. Apply through the employer’s Workday page.