Research Scientist, Oral Disease & Implant Studies

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA School of Dentistry invites applications for the position of Assistant Project Scientist in the Division of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, beginning on or about November 1, 2026. This is a paid, 100% time, non-Senate, non-tenure track position.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have at least 4 years of post-graduate research, with experience in animal experiments, tail-vein injections, uCT imaging, and immunohistochemistry.

Qualifications

• Ph.D degree with a minimum of 4 years of post-graduate level laboratory research experience.
• Ability to perform animal experiments including tail-vein injection, uCT scanning/analysis, and immunohistochemical staining/analysis independently.
• Experience placing dental implants in mouse.
• Prior experiences with clinical trial studies and manuscript writing as well as grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and perform experiments related to research projects on oral diseases including MRONJ and implant-triggered osteonecrosis.
• Perform animal experiments including tail-vein injection, uCT scanning/analysis, and immunohistochemical staining/analysis.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and grant writing with successful acquisitions.

Skills

Animal research

Grant writing

Manuscript writing

Education

PhD degree

Tools

uCT scanning

Immunohistochemical staining

Dental implant placement in mice

Job description

The UCLA School of Dentistry invites applications for the position of Assistant Project Scientist in the Division of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, beginning on or about November 1, 2026. This is a paid, 100% time, non-Senate, non-tenure track position.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have at least 4 years of post-graduate research, with experience in animal experiments, tail-vein injections, uCT imaging, and immunohistochemistry.