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Dr. Katie Kindt

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Bethesda, MD, USA

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Jun 1, 2021

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Dr. Katie Kindt

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Job Description

A staff scientist position is available within the Section on Sensory Cell Development and Function at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We are located in the multidisciplinary Neuroscience Research Center (Building 35A) in Bethesda, Maryland just outside of Washington D.C. Our group utilizes the zebrafish system to study hair cells, the specialized mechanoreceptors that are required to reliably transmit auditory and vestibular information to the brain. Specifically, we use this in vivo model to investigate the function and assembly of the hair cell system. Our work uses this relevant model by combining powerful genetics, functional and time-lapse imaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral analyses to comprehensively dissect the molecular and functional requirements underlying the assembly and function of hair cell systems in vivo.
The main questions we are currently asking include: 1) how do collections of sensory cells, synapses, and neurons coordinate to encode sensory information; 2) how does sensory activity impact circuit assembly, function and health; and 3) what molecules are required to set up sensory function and synapse specificity?

Requirements

A successful candidate for this position is expected to be an expert scientist with strong critical thinking and organizational skills. We seek a Staff Scientist with expertise in zebrafish genetics and in vivo imaging
electrophysiology
cutting-edge microscopy techniques
and computer programming (Matlab
python) for advanced image processing. The newly appointed Staff Scientist is expected to work collaboratively and interactively and to contribute to the research
including authorship and co-authorship on publications.
Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate is expected to:
· Have a PhD and/or MD or equivalent degree
· Have relevant postdoctoral experience in the biological sciences
· Have a compelling publication record that demonstrates productivity
· Have strong organizational skills sufficient to oversee maintenance and training on several microscopes
· Assist in the design of research projects and carry out experiments
· Collaborate effectively
· Contribute to the training and mentoring of new lab members
· Possess effective oral and written English communication skills
· Publish findings in a timely manner
NIH is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race
color
religion
gender
gender identity or expression
sexual orientation
national origin
genetics
disability
age
or veteran status. At NIDCD
we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people do their best work.