Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neuroimmunology of Sleep-Wake Regulation

This postdoctoral position at The University of Manchester focuses on uncovering the immunological foundations of hypothalamic circuit maturation, particularly in relation to sleep-wake regulation. Based in the Quintana Lab within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation and the Geoffrey Jefferson Centre for Brain Research, the successful candidate will investigate how immune processes sculpt inhibitory and excitatory neural pathways in the hypothalamus from early life through adulthood. The role involves cutting-edge research combining neuroscience and immunology, with a strong emphasis on in vivo genetic manipulations, electrophysiology, and behavioral studies in mouse models. The position is ideal for ambitious researchers seeking to advance interdisciplinary neuroscience and contribute to understanding sleep disorders linked to immune dysfunction.

• Conduct original research to elucidate how the immune system influences hypothalamic circuit maturation during development and in response to inflammation.
• Perform surgeries and behavioral studies in mouse models to investigate neural and immune interactions.
• Develop and implement novel techniques and apparatus for data collection and analysis of neural and immunological parameters.
• Draft and prepare high-impact publications for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Lead and contribute to grant writing efforts to secure research funding.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to foster a dynamic and inclusive research environment.