Research Assistant at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology - Strand, London, WC2R 2LSAbout usThe Centre for Developmental Neurobiology and MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders at King’s College London are world-leading centres in the field of developmental neuroscience and brain disorders, situated in central London. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Dr. Dimitar Kostadinov.About the roleThe role holder will provide technical support for a Wellcome Trust-funded research program that aims to gain insights into how the cerebellum collaborates with the forebrain in the execution of both sensorimotor and cognitive behaviours through a combination of neurophysiological and behavioural techniques in rodents. The primary tasks for the position will include assisting with animal experiments and husbandry, performing behavioural experiments and analysis, preparing experimental reagents, and performing some of the lab’s administrative duties. This position would suit a well-organised team player keen to collaborate with and provide high quality technical assistance to other members of our research team. Applicants should have a BSc or MSc in Biological or Physical Sciences and some experience with rodent research, ideally in neuroscience. The ability to work independently, good organisational skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential. A genuine interest in and knowledge of neuroscience, imaging techniques, or electrophysiology would be helpful. The candidate will benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities and the intellectual environment and interactive culture of the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology. This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30 September 2027 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.About youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria1. BSc or MSc in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related discipline2. Experience with rodent research (ideally in neuroscience)3. Ability to trouble shoot laboratory problems4. Ability to work collaboratively5. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently6. A commitment to creating an engaging and supportive research environment Desirable criteriaExperience with behavioural neuroscience techniques in rodents.Experience with rodent surgery and viral techniques.Experience with mouse husbandry.Experience of immunofluorescence and fluorescent imaging systems.Experience with data analysis.Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.