Postdoctoral Research Associate_Kang Lab_Oral Biology

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Kang Lab – Oral Biology at University of Illinois Chicago.

Hiring Department: Oral Biology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1033772

Posting Close Date: 1/15/2026

Salary: $58,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago: UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits: Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers health, dental, vision, life, disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as vacation, holiday and sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Department of Oral Biology at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry seeks a highly motivated full‑time Postdoctoral Research Associate who will conduct research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Miya Kang. The postdoctoral research associate will focus on bone regeneration with an emphasis on the immunomodulatory role of macrophages. Work will involve experimental animal models and the isolation and culture of primary cells.

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other researchers to design research objectives
• Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques
• Develop comprehensive laboratory protocols while maintaining accurate records of the work performed
• Generate data, compile figures and draft documents for grant applications and peer‑reviewed manuscripts
• Supervise and train others in specialized tasks
• Maintain lab notebook
• Present research findings at national/scientific conferences
• Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

• PhD in immunology or related health science fields; applicants must be within the first 3 years of receiving their PhD/Doctorate degree
• Comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods
• Basic understanding of molecular biology
• Proficiency in lab research techniques (cell culture of primary cells, western blot, DNA and RNA purification, PCR, RT‑PCR, immunohistochemical analysis)

• Experience handling rodents and isolating primary cells
• Proficiency in bioinformatics analysis (R, Python, etc.)
• Experience with cloning and gene‑editing techniques

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