Postdoctoral Associate: Hearing & Balance Research

JAX; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Bar Harbor, Maine, to investigate mechanisms of auditory and vestibular development and function using advanced mouse genetics. The role focuses on hair cell differentiation, stereociliary bundle organization, and aging-related maintenance in sensory epithelia.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and analyzing independent projects with strong emphasis on communication.

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.
• Experience with quantitative live imaging or inner ear surgery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ability to plan, execute and analyze an independent research project is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and career-oriented individuals will be favored.

Skills

Fine dissection techniques

Inner ear biology

Mouse genetics

Quantitative live imaging

Verbal & written communication

Education

PhD in developmental cell biology or neuroscience

Tools

Fine dissection instruments

Live imaging techniques

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Bar Harbor, Maine, to investigate mechanisms of auditory and vestibular development and function using advanced mouse genetics. The role focuses on hair cell differentiation, stereociliary bundle organization, and aging-related maintenance in sensory epithelia.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and analyzing independent projects with strong emphasis on communication.