Vacancies for local, national and international jobs, internships and PhD projects Search Employer - Any -British Neuroscience AssociationCure Parkinson'sKing's College LondonRace Against DementiaUniversity of CambridgeUniversity of DundeeUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of ExeterUniversity of LeedsUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of OxfordYork St John University Alzheimer Scotland Psychology Masters by Research (MScR) Scholarship: Chronic pain, pain prescribing and cognitive decline: Are women at greater risk? 05 Jun, 2026 University of Edinburgh This Alzheimer Scotland-funded Psychology Masters by Research (MScR) project will combine world-leading cohort data and linked electronic health record data from half a million UK Biobank participants with data spanning nearly 20 years to examine how chronic pain and opioid prescribing are associated with cognitive ageing trajectories. Research Associate 08 Jun, 2026 University of Edinburgh The research group of Dr. Nina Kudryashova at the Institute for Machine Learning (IML), invites applications is seeking a postdoc/research assistant to contribute to cutting-edge research in computational neuroscience, developing algorithmic foundations for closed-loop experimentation. The central purpose of the job is to investigate data-driven machine learning methods to enable the identification and control of neural population dynamics, providing actionable predictions for designing next-generation systems neuroscience experiments. Funded PhD: Dissecting Microglia–Astrocyte Crosstalk in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Using Human Stem Cell Models 09 Jun, 2026 PhD student will use a fully human, stem cell–based model system to dissect the complex interactions between motor neurons, microglia, and astrocytes. By integrating single-cell transcriptomics, high-throughput imaging, and advanced co-culture approaches, the project aims to uncover key mechanisms by which neuroinflammatory signalling drives neuronal degeneration. The outcomes are expected to provide important insights into ALS pathogenesis and identify novel avenues for therapeutic intervention. Placement student - events assistant 12 Jun, 2026 The BNA is pleased to offer placement opportunities for undergraduate, masters and PhD students, for whom undertaking a placement is integral to the course. This is an excellent opportunity to experience a diverse range of roles in a charitable organisation and develop skills in project management, communications, stakeholder engagement and time management. Placements also offer a valuable opportunity to create and expand a scientific and professional network. Funded PhD: Multimodal Generative AI for Brain Disease Diagnosis 13 Jun, 2026 The project will bring together expertise in deep learning, medical image analysis, and brain sciences to develop generative AI frameworks that integrate multiple brain scanning modalities and create anomaly detection methods for identifying early disease signatures. To achieve this, our group provides a multidisciplinary research environment spanning AI, machine learning, brain engineering & neuroscience, with access to high-spec GPUs (NV5090, RTX Pro 6000, A100, H100, B200), large-scale brain datasets, and close collaboration with national and international partners. This article was published on 2024-12-10
