Postdoctoral Researchers
Postdocs are a central element of academic life in CDB. If you鈥檙e thinking of joining us or are already part of the team, we can support you with training and information about opportunities for funding and development.
CDB is home to more than 50 postdocs, ranging from newly graduated PhD students to individuals about to make the jump to independence. Our postdoctoral representatives play a key role promoting the ECR community with CDB and beyond, they are likely to be the first point of call if you have specific questions. Beyond that CDB and the Division of Biosciences provide range of training, career development, and funding opportunities. Come and meet us at the divisional postdoc coffee break, every other Tuesday.
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Our Postdoctoral Representatives
The CDB representatives meet once a month with the wider Division of Biosciences Postdoc Committee to arrange events, address issues, and plan for the future. Email the Biosciences Postdoc 听committee (biosciences.postdocreps@ucl.ac.uk) or alternatively contact the CDB representatives directly.
Laurenz Muessig
I am a postdoc in Thomas Wills鈥� lab and my main interest is to understand how and when the ability of neural circuits to form long-term memories emerges in early life. In the lab our model system is the study of the functional development of the hippocampal formation and its associated cortices in rodents and our weapon of choice is in vivo electrophysiology. By measuring the activity of large ensembles of neurons during different kinds of behaviour, we hope to make some progress in understanding how these circuits acquire their respective functions and at the same time understand better how they work in adult animals. I am based on the 3rd floor of the Rockefeller building but you can also reach me at l.mussig@ucl.ac.uk
Alice Leavey
I am a postdoc in Dr Laura Porro鈥檚 lab at the Centre for Integrative Anatomy. My main interest is to understand how reptile skull shape changes through development and between sexes, where my current focus is on the veiled chameleon. I use contrast-enhancement techniques to stain the soft tissues so that they can be visualised and digitally dissected from microCT scans. I also have strong interests in pedagogical research to improve the anatomy learning experience for biosciences and veterinary students. I am based on the mezzanine floor of the Anatomy building and you can get in touch with me at alice.leavey.19@ucl.ac.uk.
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