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Post Doctoral Research Associate reference: 0296-25

Job at Aston University in Birmingham, West Midlands, B4

Aston University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing. The project will focus on determining functional properties and mechanisms of human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) derived cortical neuronal networks in cortical organoids and planar cultures. Techniques used will include electrophysiological recording (cMOS Multielectrode array) and calcium imaging and optogenetics. The long-term goal is to understand how cortical organoids process information. For this aspect there will be collaboration with statistical physicists for data analysis and experimental design.

The Associate is expected to generate breakthrough ideas in the assigned area of research, as well as to carry out research in line with the project plan. Depending on the results obtained in the first year, the post can be extended by at least one and up to three years.

This role provides a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research with leading academic groups across neuroscience, physics, and computer science, contributing directly to the future of neuromorphic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Differentiate, grow and maintain hiPSC derived cortical cultures.Design and conduct experiments on generated neuronal networks using dynamic fluorescence (Calcium) imaging and single cell patch and population multielectrode array (3Brain).Work jointly with other members of the research team in experimental planning and analysis.To be the lead contributor to publications of research outcomes in high impact journals and major national and international conferences.To contribute to research initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the School as appropriate.To engage in training and professional development programmes in the University consistent with personal needs and aspirations and with the strategic goals of the Institute.To support the development of further research proposals.To assist in the supervision of PhD students and MSc research projects.To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Prof Rhein Parri  (h.r.parri@aston.ac.uk) please all cc in Nataliia Manuilovich (n.manuilovich@aston.ac.uk)

This role is likely to meet the criteria for endorsement under the ‘Endorsed Funder’ route of the Global Talent visa. The Global Talent visa route is available for talented and promising academics, researchers and specialists who are working in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences or the humanities. Please see the published Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent 

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2025

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413 per annum

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