PhD studentship on cognitive and behavioural neurodevelopmental impairments in pre-school children with epilepsy: a population-based study
In this doctoral study, the student will develop the optimum strategy to identify and recruit all children aged less than 5 years with epilepsy and sex- and age-matched controls. The student will have opportunities to develop the study protocol and receive training where necessary in the use of neuropsychology tests. (S)He will evaluate recruited subjects and controls using age appropriate validated clinical neuropsychology instruments of cognitive and behavior status, and collect sociodemographic and medical information through direct interview and consented review of medical records. The student should have a background in psychology. Experience in assessing children with epilepsy and or learning difficulties would be highly desirable but not essential.
Deadline: 31st March 2012
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Edinburgh International PhD Studentship on Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A four-year University of Edinburgh International PhD studentship is available from the University of Edinburgh to support an outstanding student undertaking a collaborative project between groups at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, India and The University of Edinburgh. These fellowships are open to people of all nationalities.
Deadline: 1st April 2012
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Neurosciences (biochemistry and proteomics)
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to carry out research projects in neuroscience to understand the molecular basis of behaviour and brain disease. This postdoctoral fellow position is available in Biochemistry and Proteomics and focuses on characterisation of the synapse proteome with a specific emphasis on postsynaptic multiprotein signalling complexes. The genes2cognition laboratory has developed genetically modified mice carrying Tandem Affinity Purification Tags that are useful for isolation of complexes from the intact brain and cells in culture.
Deadline: 9th April 2012
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Research Fellow in Clinical Neurosciences (cell biology and optogenetics)
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to carry out research projects in neuroscience to understand the molecular basis of behaviour and brain disease. This research fellow position in cell biology and optogenetics will use fluorescent tagged proteins in genetically modified mice to study the structure and function of synapses. The genes2cognition laboratory has developed genetically modified mice carrying fluorescent tagged synaptic proteins that allow visualisation of molecules in the synapses of the brain in tissues and in cell culture. The research will involve using confocal microscopy and new brain atlasing strategies for studying synapses. The research will involve studies of disease models including gene mutations that are known to cause mental illness.
Deadline: 9th April 2012
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Research Fellow in Clinical Neurosciences (cell and molecular biology)
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to carry out research projects in neuroscience to understand the molecular basis of behaviour and brain disease. This research fellow position in Molecular and Cell Biology will involve performing molecular and cell biological studies of the brain, using genetically modified mice. Mice carrying mutations in disease relevant genes and mice carrying genetically modified proteins that allow visualisation and isolation of proteins will be used. A central focus of this research is on the postsynaptic proteins at brain synapses and the organisation of multiprotein signalling complexes. Our genes2cognition laboratory combines genetic approaches in mice and humans with proteomics to characterise the molecular functions and also uses electrophysiology and behavioural studies.
Deadline: 9th April 2012
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Centre for Neuroregeneration (in vivo)
Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Research Fellow (In vivo) in the Centre for Neuroregeneration that will investigate common mechanisms of Vascular and Alzheimers disease. The project will investigate the effects of vascular dysfunction on the structural and functional integrity of the neurovascular unit. The successful candidate will have proven expertise in vascular physiology and it would be desirable to have expertise in rodent models of vascular disease.
Deadline: 11th April 2012
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Centre for Neuroregeneration (cellular imaging)
Applications are invited for Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Neuroregeneration that will investigate common mechanisms of Vascular and Alzheimers disease. The successful candidate will have either proven expertise with rodent models of CNS diseases or in cellular imaging of the CNS evidenced by recent publications.
Deadline: 11th April 2012
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PhD Studentship on the impact of early onset epilepsy on the parents and siblings of affected children
The aim of this doctoral work is to carry out a qualitative study with parents and siblings of children under 5 affected by epilepsy in order to identify the impact of early onset epilepsy on families. This research will parallel an already funded project aimed at identifying the prevalence, characteristics and risk factors for cognitive/behavioural impairments in Edinburgh resident children with early onset epilepsy.
Deadline: 13th April 2012
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Research Technician in MRC-Human Genetics Unit
A research technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr Andrew Jackson at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, to investigate the genetic basis of microcephaly with reduced stature. We are seeking a Research Technician to work with Dr Louise Bicknell, a senior research fellow in the group, to investigate the genetic causes of microcephaly with reduced stature using exome sequencing, and to then perform functional cellular assays to gain insight into the role of these genes in brain and body growth
Deadline: 13th April 2012
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University of Edinburgh Chancellor's Fellowship Scheme
These are prestigious 5 year awards aimed at high potential academics in the early stages of their careers who have begun to establish a reputation for top quality research
Deadlines: 16th April 2012
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Research Technician in Clinical Neurosciences (pluripotent stem cells)
The primary focus of the work of the Research Technician will be maintenance, propagation and neural differentiation of pluripotent human stem cells with subsequent characterisation of neuronal and glial populations. The post-holder will use established in-house procedures and also contribute to establishing SOPs.
Deadline: 16th April 2012
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Research Fellow in Clinical Neurosciences (pluripotent stem cells)
Using human pluripotent stem cells to model neurodegeneration. Applications are invited for an independent and motivated Research Fellow to be part of a team studying human pluripotent stem cell derived glia in the context of neurodegeneration. Specifically we are interested in deriving disease specific glial populations (particularly oligodendrocytes) carrying neurodegenerative or psychiatric disease causing mutations to study mechanisms of disease in vitro.
Deadline: 16th April 2012
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Research Fellow in Centre for Integrative Physiology (synaptic connectivity)
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to investigate synaptic connectivity and regulation of neuronal activity in the hippocampal-entorhinal circuit. The position is part of a BBSRC funded project within the laboratory of Dr. Matthew Nolan at the Centre for Integrative Physiology at the University of Edinburgh. The position is available from September 1st 2012 and is funded for up to two years.
Deadline: 16th April 2012
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