Research Fellow
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,608 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | University of Warwick Campus, Coventry |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Warwick |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 111100-1225 |
Summary
Project Title: Dissecting stress pathways to treat obesity
The Stress Neurobiology Group led by Dr Marie at the University of Warwick, UK, is seeking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate with a strong background in Preclinical Behavioural Neuroscience.
The overall aim of this MRC-funded project is to improve our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying changes in appetite in response to stress. We hope to leverage that knowledge to develop new therapies to treat obesity.
This role provides a unique opportunity to combine state-of-the-art in vivo approaches, whole-brain imaging, and single-cell transcriptomic analysis in mouse models to address clinically compelling questions.
Our group is based in the Neuroscience Research Cluster in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick. The lab is located in the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB), a new £54m state-of-the-art research facility that combines cutting edge research infrastructure with award-winning architecture.
We collaborate extensively with labs across the world and you will receive training in state-of-the-art systems neuroscience approaches from leaders in the field.
We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.
Funding
Funder: MRC
Funding for up to 60 months. The duration may need to be shortened up to a max 57 months depending on the starting salary of the successful candidate.
About You
We are looking for a future colleague with expertise in preclinical behavioural neuroscience. Applicants should be proficient in rodent surgery and rodent behavioural testing and should be able to provide evidence for having contributed to a warm, inclusive and productive work environment.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
The Stress Neurobiology Group led by Dr Marie at the University of Warwick, UK, is seeking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate with a strong background in Preclinical Behavioural Neuroscience.
The overall aim of this MRC-funded project is to improve our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying changes in appetite in response to stress. We hope to leverage that knowledge to develop new therapies to treat obesity.
This role provides a unique opportunity to combine state-of-the-art in vivo approaches, whole-brain imaging, and single-cell transcriptomic analysis in mouse models to address clinically compelling questions.
Our group is based in the Neuroscience Research Cluster in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick. The lab is located in the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB), a new £54m state-of-the-art research facility that combines cutting edge research infrastructure with award-winning architecture.
We collaborate extensively with labs across the world and you will receive training in state-of-the-art systems neuroscience approaches from leaders in the field.
We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.
Funding
Funder: MRC
Funding for up to 60 months. The duration may need to be shortened up to a max 57 months depending on the starting salary of the successful candidate.
About You
We are looking for a future colleague with expertise in preclinical behavioural neuroscience. Applicants should be proficient in rodent surgery and rodent behavioural testing and should be able to provide evidence for having contributed to a warm, inclusive and productive work environment.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).