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. Research focuses on the differentiation of hair cells, supporting cells, and their innervating neurons, with particular emphasis on the cytoskeletal polarization events that drive their morphogenesis within sensory epithelia.
A central area of interest is identifying the protein complexes that organize and elongate the stereociliary bundle—the apical mechanosensory structure required for detecting sound and head movements. The lab also aims to understand how these proteins support adult hair bundle maintenance and how they respond to injury. The ultimate goal is to determine whether the developmental machinery that assembles the stereocilia bundle can be reactivated or repurposed to regenerate these structures following damage.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and analyze an independent research project
- Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Preference will be given to self-motivated and career-oriented individuals.
Requirements
- Recently awarded Ph.D. in developmental cell biology, neuroscience, or related field
- Experience with fine dissection techniques
- Good fine motor skills and depth perception
Qualifications
Close consideration will be given to applicants with any of the following:
- Expertise in inner ear biology and mouse genetics
- Experience with quantitative live imaging
- Experience with inner ear surgery
Pay
- Year 0 - 1: $65,589
- Year 1 - 2: $67,318
- Year 2 - 3: $69,095
- Year 3 - 4: $70,521
- Year 4 - 5: $72,877
- Year 5 - 6: $75,569
Based on years of experience as a Postdoctoral Associate.