Neuroscience jobs

Funded doctoral research position investigating focal cortical dysplasia using stem-cell-derived human brain models, starting in January 2027. The researcher will generate and maintain neural organoids, perform histological, immunofluorescence and molecular analyses, and contribute to functional experiments. The project includes epigenetic, transcriptional…

Postdoctoral research position studying the role of social touch in infants’ socio-emotional development at the Mackenzie Center for Research in Childhood and Adolescence. Under Ana Alexandra Caldas Osorio’s supervision, the researcher will coordinate mother–infant fNIRS hyperscanning and behavioural data collection, analyse neural, cardiac and behavioural…

Four-year funded PhD contract investigating mechanisms that turn chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy into chronic pain. Experiments use mouse models and human-derived nociceptive neurons, with calcium imaging, electrophysiology, optogenetics, immunohistochemistry and behavioural assays. The planned start is March 2027. Applicants submit a CV,…

Investigate connections between placental biology and fetal brain development in the Cruceanu laboratory. Work with human stem-cell and organoid models to study stress and pharmacological exposures, combining experimental preparation with imaging and molecular or single-cell analyses. This is a full-time fixed-term research assistant appointment. Apply…

Junior Research Fellow vacancy in the Cure Parkinson’s UK project investigating metabolic dysregulation in Parkinson’s disease. This early-career role offers experimental research experience in cell culture, immunohistochemistry, mouse studies and molecular biology. Candidates interested in pursuing the institute’s PhD programme are particularly encouraged.…

Project Scientist appointment on a Cure Parkinson’s UK-funded study of metabolic dysregulation and neuroprotection in Parkinson’s disease. The research uses cellular and animal models together with molecular, biochemical and biophysical methods. The project runs for three years, beginning with a six-month appointment and continuation dependent on…

Coordinate studies in the Neuroscience Theme of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit, initially focusing on a multicentre hearing-loss trial. Work includes study setup, protocols, regulatory and ethics submissions, funding applications, stakeholder coordination and opportunities for patient involvement. Initial funding covers two years. Full-time or…

The Anatomy Centre within the Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Anatomy Support Technician to join its busy and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of both Human and Veterinary Anatomy teaching, which is wide in its variety…

We are seeking a new Director for the Microscopy Bioscience Platform (https://www.bio.cam.ac.uk/microscopy-platform), based within the School of the Biological Sciences city centre campus. This strategically important position will manage, develop and inspire an established team that delivers cutting-edge approaches and supports more routine imaging…

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…

A 23-month postdoctoral appointment at 0.8 FTE in Pieter Medendorp’s sensorimotor research group at the Donders Institute. The project investigates perception, movement and decisions under uncertainty through behavioural experiments and computational models. Work combines multisensory integration, Bayesian modelling and optimal control with virtual reality,…

The BrAIN group recruits a postdoctoral researcher for the ERC-funded BrainAlign project, investigating whether human brain activity can improve language models’ long-timescale understanding. The researcher leads the computational neuroscience work, integrates heterogeneous fMRI datasets and develops models that learn from naturalistic language…

Lead research on stroke mechanisms and treatment, including experimental work connecting diabetes, GLP-1-related pathways and cerebrovascular disease with clinical or epidemiological studies. The professorship combines scientific leadership, research development and teaching within Karolinska Institutet. This is a permanent, full-time appointment. The…

Develop antibody-based approaches to Alzheimer’s disease at the Queensland Brain Institute. The project investigates tau-targeting monoclonal antibodies through protein production, cell-based experiments and mouse studies. Responsibilities include analysing results, preparing publications, contributing to funding applications and supporting junior…

Two-year funded postdoctoral appointment in the Molecular Neuroscience laboratory, available from January 2027. Investigate membrane-protein assembly through CRISPR screens and mechanistic molecular, cellular, biochemical and structural experiments. The role includes independent research, protocol development, publication and team training. Apply with a CV,…

Paid doctoral training connecting neural circuits and behaviour through multidisciplinary neuroethology. The programme offers laboratory rotations, methods and transferable-skills training, thesis-committee mentoring and international support. Recruiting faculty for the 2026/2027 selection are Tobias Ackels, Kevin Briggman, Jason Kerr and Tobias Rose.…

Develop and support advanced microscopy for neuroscience across in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo experiments. Methods include confocal and light-sheet imaging, tissue clearing, fluorescence-lifetime approaches, two-photon calcium imaging and holographic optogenetic stimulation. The specialist will guide experimental methods and supervise researchers in a…

Auditory cognitive neuroscience postdoc examining how visual and auditory information combine during speech comprehension in adult cochlear implant users. The project uses EEG and high-density diffuse optical tomography in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, with implications for rehabilitation. Three years of full-time funding, or a pro-rata…

Two-year postdoctoral role developing light-responsive memristor arrays to connect biological neurons with neuromorphic electronics. The project explores materials and device structures for neural imaging and closed-loop bio-hybrid systems, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Based in the Nanomagnetism and Spintronics group, with…

Undertake doctoral research on psychiatric genomics at the UCT Neuroscience Institute, supervised by Megan Campbell. The project uses large-scale genomic analysis, statistical genetics and computational methods adapted to diverse and admixed populations. Training is tailored to the project and includes contributions to community engagement. A grant-funded…

Investigate human brain circuits underlying emotion and cognition, with the goal of improving precision neuromodulation. Research combines intracranial recordings, stimulation, single-neuron measurements, functional imaging and computational network models in a clinical neuroscience environment. The position is full-time and includes opportunities to…

Postdoctoral scholarship in the Stagkourakis Lab studying neural control of survival behaviors using in vivo large-scale electrophysiology, advanced imaging, and causal perturbations in freely moving mice at Biomedicum and SciLifeLab.

Join the Aging and Health research group and the TraCeDem centre to improve fall prevention for people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Lead studies using Swedish longitudinal ageing cohorts and linked registers to identify risk factors and useful windows for intervention. The full-time temporary post combines independent epidemiological research…

Full-time postdoctoral research appointment in glioblastoma research at WEHI and within the Brain Cancer Centre network. The Ross Laybutt Fellowship supports an early-career researcher through significant brain-cancer projects, new experimental skills, mentorship, leadership development and scientific networking. The initial appointment lasts two years; any…