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Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Apply by Aug 25, 2026
Research Assistant / Research Associate
University of Cambridge Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience
Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Aug 25, 2026

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Aug 25, 2026(14 days left)

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Job Description

A postdoctoral research position in the laboratories of Ole Paulsen and Jasper Poort studying neural mechanisms of visual learning in mice. The project combines patch-clamp electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, optogenetic manipulation, and circuit mapping across visual and decision-making brain areas. The appointment is funded until 30 September 2027 in the first instance.

Requirements

  • Applicants should have completed
  • or be about to submit
  • a PhD for appointment as Research Associate
  • or hold an undergraduate degree for appointment as Research Assistant
  • in neuroscience
  • biology
  • or a relevant discipline. Expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiology
  • Matlab or Python data analysis
  • and stereotaxic surgery in mice is sought.

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