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A 3 year full-time post-doctoral position is available at the Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University (RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Grade: F Vacancy Ref: A1390R (ION))

You will work with Professors Alexander Thiele and Melissa Bateson on an NC3Rs-funded project to investigate whether longitudinal involvement in neuroscience experiments (conceptualized as stressors) affects brain structures of macaque monkeys and to what extent it affects value representation in the brain. The proposed research combines structural and functional brain imaging, to assess markers of change in affective state longitudinally in non-human primates currently used in on-going neuroscience research.

A PhD in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, or a related field is required as is experience in MRI and measurement of behaviour and/or affective state, ideally in non-human primates. Proven experience and a strong publication record in brain imaging are required. You will participate in MRI, behavioural studies and collection of biological samples as needed. You will interact with both animal welfare and neuroscience research groups.

Salary: £27,578 - £29,249

Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to melissa.bateson@ncl.ac.uk (animal welfare) or alex.thiele@ncl.ac.uk (primate neuroscience and MRI).