Connectionists: Postdoctoral position on modelling C. elegans for OpenWorm project at University College London

[Padraig Gleeson]

- Apologies for cross postings -

Applications are open now for a 3 year postdoctoral position (Research 
Fellow / Senior Research Fellow) at University College London in the lab 
of Padraig Gleeson (https://openneuroai.org). The successful applicant 
will contribute to the goals of the OpenWorm project, to create a cell 
by cell model of the nematode C. elegans incorporating its full neuronal 
network and a 3D body/environment simulation (https://openworm.org).

The role will involve contributing to existing and creating new software 
packages which facilitate the goals of the OpenWorm project. It will 
also involve carrying out research into the physiology, anatomy and 
behaviour of C. elegans, to ensure the simulations are biologically 
realistic. Code will be open source from the start and active 
interaction with the community of researchers in this area will be required.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in neuroscience or a related field, 
and experience in developing open source tools for investigating 
(neuro)biological function, a publication record demonstrating the use 
of such tools in original scientific research, and an active interest in 
making their research accessible to the wider community.

For appointment to Grade 8 (Senior Research Fellow), the candidate will 
have substantial postdoctoral experience, a strong publication track 
record in this area, evidence of the ability to sustain independent 
research, and an established reputation in their field as a proponent of 
open science.

UCL is Europe's research powerhouse in neuroscience, with more than 
twice as many publications and citations as any other European 
institution, based right in the heart of London. It is one of the best 
international environments to carry out neuroscience research.

Please contact p.gleeson at ucl.ac.uk for more details or questions related 
to the role. The position is funded for 3 years as part of an EPSRC Open 
Fellowship grant. The closing date for applications is 19th June 2024. 
Apply here 
<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=23333>, 
including a cover letter stating why you are the ideal candidate for the 
role.

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Padraig Gleeson
Room 321, Anatomy Building
Department of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom

+44 207 679 3214
p.gleeson at ucl.ac.uk
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