The Jackson Laboratory
Postdoctoral Associate
Bar Harbor, Maine
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About the role
- The Tarchini Lab at The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate the mechanisms underlying auditory and vestibular development and function using advanced mouse genetics.
- Ultimately, our goal is to determine whether the developmental machinery that assembles the stereocilia bundle can be reactivated or repurposed to regenerate these structures following damage.
- Ability to plan, execute and analyze an independent research project is essential, as well as exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- Experience with fine dissection techniques;
- Close consideration will be given to applicants with experience with quantitative live imaging or inner ear surgery.
- Recently awarded Ph.D. in developmental cell biology, neuroscience, or related field
- Good fine motor skills and depth perception are essential
- To apply, please submit (1) a one page (maximum) cover letter, describing research accomplishments and elaborating on why this position in particular would represent a mutually beneficial opportunity based on your research interests and skills
- please note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
- (2) a current CV
- and (3) names and contact information of three references.
- JAX Salary
- Years of Postdoc Experience
- Year 0 - 1: $65,589
- Year 1 - 2: $67,318
Nice to have
- Expertise with inner ear biology and mouse genetics are preferred;
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
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Company info
- Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
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