Laboratory Research Officer - Sensory Circuits and Neurotechnology Laboratory
The Francis Crick Institute · GB
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About the Role
This role supports research investigating how the brain processes smells and converts them into signals that drive behaviour in mice. The postholder will work under the supervision of Dr Olivia Pedroncini in the Sensory Circuits and Neurotechnology group led by Prof Andreas Schaefer. The lab investigates how olfactory information is processed and represented in the brain, using a variety of techniques ranging from physiological approaches such as electrophysiology and calcium imaging to connectomics and the development of novel neurotechnologies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioural experiments in freely moving mice, including training animals on olfactory foraging tasks
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of behavioural data acquisition and analysis pipelines
- Maintain accurate and well-organised experimental records
- Present research findings at internal lab meetings and seminars
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent research experience)
- Hands-on experience with animal research
- Prior exposure to neuroscience laboratory techniques
- Interest in systems neuroscience and/or olfactory processing
- Experience handling large datasets
- Experience with data analysis, ideally in Python
Skills
- Neuroscience
- Biology
- Animal research
- Neuroscience laboratory techniques
- Systems neuroscience
- Olfactory processing
- Data analysis
- Python
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed-term (1 year)
- Contract
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
Salary/Compensations
- From £31,695 per annum
Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%
- 24/7 GP consultation services
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans
- Back-up care for dependents
- Childcare support allowance
- Annual leave purchase options
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events
- Discounted gym memberships
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Shopping discounts
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces
About the Company
- The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
- The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
Equal Opportunity
- At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk