Hard Thinking: Develop, plan, design, and conduct novel research on gut sensory transduction. This laboratory uses mouse models for research and candidates must have experience working with mice. Empathy: Maintain an empathetic and respectful work environment. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the research area and laboratory equipment, and communicate with the PI and colleagues to proactively resolve conflicts. Mentorship: Read the literature and present at journal clubs, and mentor undergraduate students under the supervision of the PI. Communication: Develop and write grant proposals and primary research manuscripts, perform data visualization and statistical analysis of experimental results; and deliver oral presentations of data. Teamwork: Communicate and coordinate with other members in the laboratory on both independent and collective ongoing projects in the laboratory. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to organize, set priorities, schedule and review work independently and as a team. Ability to plan and direct the day-to-day work of staff and students to meet job function standards and outcomes. Ability to train staff and students. Ability to effectively communicate performance and discuss expectations. Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review, requiring innovation and creativity. Ability to routinely interact with colleagues and collaborators. Proactive about finding solutions and communicates with other departments or external contacts to perform role and achieve goals. Demonstrates the ability to transfer knowledge and application of complex principles, theories and concepts to peers.