Postdoc in Dental Biomaterials & Biointerfaces

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago’s Oral Biology department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Bedran-Russo Lab. You will conduct interdisciplinary research on artificial and biological interfaces of mineralized dental tissues and bioinspired biomaterials.

The position offers mentorship, collaboration with a dynamic team, and opportunities for career development in a supportive research environment in Chicago.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Material Sciences, Biomaterials or related field.
• Excellent academic track records, including first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various experimental studies, becoming well-versed in multi-scale mechanical analytical methods, spectroscopic assays for biochemical characterizations, high-resolution imaging, and cell viability studies
• Use of data management programs and perform data analysis
• Prepare reports and peer review manuscripts
• Mentoring and training of students
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data management

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/ Bioengineering/ Material Sciences/ Biomaterials

Tools

Atomic force microscopy

Job description

The University of Illinois Chicago’s Oral Biology department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Bedran-Russo Lab. You will conduct interdisciplinary research on artificial and biological interfaces of mineralized dental tissues and bioinspired biomaterials.

The position offers mentorship, collaboration with a dynamic team, and opportunities for career development in a supportive research environment in Chicago.