Postdoctoral Associate | Hearing and Balance | Tarchini Lab
About The Position
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. Our 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. We further aim to understand how these proteins support adult hair bundle maintenance and how they respond to injury. 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.
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 are essential
Nice To Haves
- Self-motivated and career-oriented individuals
- Expertise with inner ear biology and mouse genetics are preferred
- Experience with quantitative live imaging or inner ear surgery
Responsibilities
- Ability to plan, execute and analyze an independent research project is essential
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
