Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

The ADA Forsyth Institute; Somerville (MA); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The ADA Forsyth Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow or Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a dynamic team working on advanced biomaterials, tissue engineering, and nanoparticle drug delivery for oral health applications. The role focuses on developing innovative biomaterial solutions and evaluating dental products in translational research settings.

Ideal candidates have Master’s degree with extensive bone mechanobiology and nanoparticle experience, plus hands-on tissue

Qualificações

• Master’s degree (M.S.) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in bone mechanobiology, nanoparticulate drug delivery, and standard protocol establishment.
• Hands-on experience in tissue engineering, specifically bone mechanical testing and animal handling.
• Expertise in nanoparticle design and synthesis for drug delivery systems.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques such as histology, microCT, and operating mechanical testing equipment.
• Familiarity with 3D printing processes and CAD/CAM software.
• Experience or strong interest in clinical dental applications, specifically developing evaluation methods and test protocols for dental products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
• High motivation and responsibility.

Responsabilidades

• Develop innovative biomaterial solutions and nanoparticulate drug delivery systems to promote fracture healing and bone regeneration.
• Support dental product evaluation research by developing and executing evaluation methods for various dental products.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams focusing on advanced biomaterials, tissue engineering, and translational science.

Conhecimentos

Bone mechanobiology

Nanoparticulate drug delivery

Tissue engineering

3D printing

Bone wound healing models

Analytical techniques

Histology

microCT

Mechanical testing

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/related field

Ph.D. or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering/related field

Ferramentas

CAD/CAM software

3D printing equipment

Histology equipment

microCT scanner

Mechanical testing equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description
The ADA Forsyth Institute was founded in 1910 as the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children (later, the Forsyth Institute), to provide dental care to the disadvantaged children of Boston. While continuing to serve children in need yet recognizing the ultimate goal is to prevent dental disease, the Institute in 1915 began to focus on scientific research and is today the world’s leader in oral health research. In October of 2023, the Institute joined with the American Dental Association to form the ADA Forsyth Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to improving people’s oral and overall health and powering the profession of dentistry through cutting-edge basic research, creative translational science, innovative clinical technologies, and global public health outreach. Consistent with the Institute’s founding mission, the ADA ForsythKids mobile dental program continues to serve children in need.

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The ADA Forsyth Institute was founded in 1910 as the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children (later, the Forsyth Institute), to provide dental care to the disadvantaged children of Boston. While continuing to serve children in need yet recognizing the ultimate goal is to prevent dental disease, the Institute in 1915 began to focus on scientific research and is today the world’s leader in oral health research. In October of 2023, the Institute joined with the American Dental Association to form the ADA Forsyth Institute, a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to improving people’s oral and overall health and powering the profession of dentistry through cutting-edge basic research, creative translational science, innovative clinical technologies, and global public health outreach. Consistent with the Institute’s founding mission, the ADA ForsythKids mobile dental program continues to serve children in need.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow or Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on advanced biomaterials, tissue engineering, targeted drug delivery and standardized product testing. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in bone mechanics, nanoparticle synthesis, 3D printing, and the evaluation of oral care products.
The research studies focus on developing innovative biomaterial solutions and nanoparticulate drug delivery systems to promote fracture healing and bone regeneration. Simultaneously, the candidate supports dental product evaluation research by developing and executing evaluation methods for various dental products.

Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience: Master’s degree (M.S.) with a minimum of 3 years of broad experience encompassing bone mechanobiology, nanoparticulate drug delivery, and standard protocol establishment.

• Must-Have: Demonstrated hands‑on experience in tissue engineering, specifically with bone mechanical testing and animal handling.
• Must-Have: Expertise in nanoparticle design and synthesis for drug delivery systems.
• Must-Have: Proficiency in analytical techniques such as histology, microCT, and operating mechanical testing equipment.
• Must-Have: Familiarity with 3D printing processes and CAD/CAM software.
• Experience or strong interest in clinical dental applications, specifically developing evaluation methods and test protocols for dental products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
• High motivation and responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomaterials, or a closely related field
• Direct hands‑on experience with bone wound healing models or craniofacial biology.
• Direct hands‑on experience with various nanoparticle preparation methods and characterizations.