Postdoctoral Positions in the Kindt lab, NIH, Bethesda, MD

Postdoctoral Positions in the Kindt lab to study sensory hair cell systems

Our group utilizes the zebrafish system to study hair cells, the sensory receptors for hearing and balance. Specifically, we use this in vivo model to understand the functional and developmental processes that are critical for hair-cell function. Overall, our scientific questions are broadly relevant to the field of Neurobiology. For our studies we use live imaging to optically measure function and visualize development. We complement this work by using CRISPR technology to apply genetics to our imaging toolbox. Our laboratory is home to Swept-field, Point-scan, Airyscan, and Light-sheet microscopes. In addition, on the NIH campus we have access to numerous additional microscopes and technological cores.

The position is at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The laboratory is located in the multi-disciplinary Neuroscience Research Center just outside of Washington D.C. on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This postdoctoral research position is fully funded for up to five years.

View lab & publications:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/browse/collection/48583823/?sort=date&direction=descending

https://dir.ninds.nih.gov/Faculty/Profile/katie-kindt.html

Come join the large and diverse group of postdocs at the NIH! Postdocs are the main workforce at the NIH. The NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is dedicated to offering extensive training and teaching opportunities for postdocs: https://www.training.nih.gov/trainees/postdocs

While at the NIH postdoctoral fellows have an opportunity to apply for NIH-funded K99/R00 independence awards to expedite their transition and fund their independent research.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A PhD and/or MD in Neuroscience or related discipline and less than 5 years of relevant research experience

• Expertise or interest in electrophysiology, programing, advanced microscopy

• Motivation and enthusiasm

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit a C.V., bibliography, a brief description of research interests and career goals, and contact information of three references to Katie Kindt: katie.kindt@nih.gov.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Appointments and salary are commensurate with research experience and based on NIH guidelines.

HHS, NIH, and NIDCD are Equal Opportunity Employers.

NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.