英国利兹大学2023年招聘博士后职位（生物精神病学）

英国利兹大学2023年招聘博士后职位（生物精神病学）

利兹大学（University of Leeds），是一所位于英国利兹的公立综合研究型大学，是世界百强名校、英国红砖大学。

利兹大学是罗素大学集团，世界大学联盟、国际大学气候联盟、欧洲大学协会、英联邦大学协会、中英大学工程教育与研究联盟、RENKEI、N8大学联盟、白玫瑰大学联盟成员。

利兹大学的前身是成立于1874年的约克郡科学院，1884年与利兹医学院（成立于1831年）合并为约克郡学院，1887年与欧文斯学院（曼彻斯特大学的前身）和利物浦大学学院（利物浦大学的前身）组建联邦制维多利亚大学。1904年爱德华七世颁布皇家宪章，正式成立利兹大学。

利兹大学位列2024QS世界大学排名第75位。

Research Fellow in Biological Psychiatry

University of Leeds

Job Description

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in neuroscience? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the research teams of Dr Steven Clapcote (University of Leeds) and Dr Neil Dawson (Lancaster University) as part of the MURIDAE Cluster (https://nmgn.mrc.ukri.org/clusters/muridae/) of the MRC National Mouse Genetics Network (https://nmgn.mrc.ukri.org/). The research project will investigate the maturation of brain function in mouse models of known genetic risk factors for schizophrenia. Experimental approaches will include mouse behavioural analysis and functional brain imaging. A major aspect of the project will be its alignment with other MURIDAE projects, so the position will involve integration within a national collaborative network, which will bring additional opportunities for training and career development.

The position is funded in the first instance for 2 years, with the possibility of an extension for 18 months, dependent on us achieving project milestones. This post will involve collaborative working between the University of Leeds, Lancaster University and the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (https://nmgn.mrc.ukri.org/the-mary-lyon-centre-at-mrc-harwell/). We anticipate that initial stages (2 years) of the project will be based largely at the Mary Lyon Centre, supervised by Dr Clapcote. This will be followed by a transition to work based more at Lancaster University, supervised by Dr Dawson, although there is some flexibility in these arrangements.

For this role you should have a PhD (or close to completion) in neuroscience or another relevant subject. You should also have experience of working with rodent models in a neuroscience context, and knowledge of research in neuroscience, particularly relating to neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

Dr Steven Clapcote, Lecturer in Pharmacology

Email: s.j.clapcote@leeds.ac.uk

Location: University of Leeds Role - Working off campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Biological Sciences

School/Institute: School of Biomedical Sciences

Category: Research

Grade: Grade 7

Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 per annum

Due to funding limitations it is unlikely an appointment will be made above £39,347

Working Time: 100% - we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 years due to external funding. The possibility of an extension for 18 months subject to further funding.)

Release Date: Wednesday 29 November 2023

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 December 2023

Reference: FBSBM1202