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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | ASOD Periodontology - 436530 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/14/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 08/21/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003941 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | |
| Proposed Start Date | |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Periodontology discipline focuses on the prevention and treatment of gum disease, as well as the management of gum and tissue inflammation resulting from existing dental conditions |
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| Position Summary | The postdoctoral research associate will focus on protein biology applied to tissue engineering and matrix-modulation of oral diseases such as periodontitis and bone defects. We are primarily interested in the function of ECM proteins as modulators of homeostasis and regeneration in mineralized tissues. Additionally, we are conducting studies to understand the effect of natural compounds (phytochemicals, etc.) in the cell and matrix microenvironment. The funding for this position is related to a project for development of a therapeutic for periodontitis. Besides involvement in several projects, the applicant will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate (college and DDS levels), graduate (Masters students), PhD students and junior postdocs. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Ph.D. in an area of biomedical sciences such as molecular biology or bioengineering (others will also be considered). Experience with all or most of the following is very important: cell culture, molecular biology or bioengineering protocols, western blot, qPCR/nanoString/ RNAseq, ELISA/Luminex, microcomputed tomography and analysis, histology and immunohistochemistry, bioreactor or ex-vivo culture, advanced imaging and statistics. Comfort working with mice and rats would be important. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience with one or all of the following in vivo models: osteoporosis and diabetes, aging as well as craniofacial and long bones regeneration, periodontal disease, connective tissue wound healing, and various cell and molecular biology assays. Excellent communication and organization skills and ability to develop innovative experimental methods are needed. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience in fluorescence microscopy and confocal is highly desired. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | The applicant will work with biohazard materials such as flammable histological products, and formaline and oral bacteria cultured in the microbiology laboratory. Work after hours is likely to occur due to management of animal colonies or surgery-related animal care, and the completion of time-sensitive experiments. |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263531 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Patricia Miguez |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | patricia_miguez@unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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