Postdoctoral Associate | Hearing and Balance: The Tarchini Lab at The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join their team. The lab focuses on cell polarity mechanisms and their impact on the morphogenesis of sensory “hair” cells in the auditory and vestibular organs, with a specific interest in protein complexes involved in stereocilia bundle organization and regeneration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and contribute to the understanding of hearing and balance abilities.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recently awarded Ph.D. in developmental cell biology, neuroscience, or a related field.
- Experience with fine dissection techniques.
- Good fine motor skills and depth perception are essential.
- Expertise in inner ear biology and mouse genetics is preferred.
- Close consideration will be given to applicants with experience in quantitative live imaging or inner ear surgery.
Job Description: The responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Associate include:
- Planning, executing, and analyzing an independent research project.
- Conducting experiments related to cell polarity mechanisms and sensory hair cell morphogenesis.
- Investigating protein complexes involved in stereocilia bundle organization and regeneration.
- Communicating research findings effectively through verbal and written presentations.
- Collaborating with the research team, including postdocs, research assistants, and trainees.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
- A one-page (maximum) cover letter describing your research accomplishments and explaining why this position aligns with your research interests and skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- Names and contact information of three references.
Please submit your application materials through the designated application portal.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the ideal candidate is found.
Table: Qualifications
| Qualifications |
|---|
| Recently awarded Ph.D. in developmental cell biology, neuroscience, or related field |
| Experience with fine dissection techniques |
| Good fine motor skills and depth perception are essential |
| Expertise with inner ear biology and mouse genetics preferred |
| Close consideration given to applicants with experience in quantitative live imaging or inner ear surgery |
Please note that The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with locations across the United States, Japan, and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and improve human health.
