Postdoctoral Scientist - Oral Microbiome & Host Immunity

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a fixed 2-year term in Global R&D's Oral Care group. The candidate will study interbacterial interactions in the oral microbiome and explore how therapeutic interventions can modulate the ecosystem to improve gum health.

Responsibilities include applying microbial ecology concepts, conducting imaging and molecular analyses, analyzing host responses, and translating findings for technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field required.
• Experience with oral microbiome and host immune response.
• Publication record demonstrating research impact.
• Strong imaging, bioinformatics, and flow cytometry skills.

Responsibilities

• Study interactions among oral bacteria.
• Apply ecology theory and experimental/mathematical approaches to microbiome dynamics.
• Develop methods to study oral microbiome changes with host response following therapies.
• Analyze imaging data to assess ecological impact of interventions.
• Communicate research findings via reports, publications, and presentations.
• Collaborate with clinical, product development, safety, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Oral microbiology

Microbial ecology

Bioinformatics

Imaging techniques

Host immune response

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology (Microbial pathogenesis, Microbial Population Genetics, Microbial ecology)

Tools

Confocal imaging

Spectral imaging

Flow cytometry

R

Python

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a fixed 2-year term in Global R&D's Oral Care group. The candidate will study interbacterial interactions in the oral microbiome and explore how therapeutic interventions can modulate the ecosystem to improve gum health.

Responsibilities include applying microbial ecology concepts, conducting imaging and molecular analyses, analyzing host responses, and translating findings for technical and non-technical