Postdoctoral Associate | Hearing and Balance, Tarchini Lab
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.
Responsibilities
- Ability to plan, execute and analyze an independent research project is essential
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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 are preferred
- Closer consideration will be given to applicants with experience with quantitative live imaging or inner ear surgery
How 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;
- a current CV;
- names and contact information of three references.
About JAX
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. 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. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community.
EEO Statement
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.