Post Doc - Periodontics - College of Dentistry Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Research/Development

Post Doc - Periodontics - College of Dentistry

Hiring Department
:
Periodontics

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1037324

Posting Close Date
:
July 1, 2026

Salary
:
The budgeted salary range for the position is up to $74,088. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position is to conduct specific research activities under the supervision of Dr. Mariana Reis-Havlat. The candidate will be responsible for important aspects of the research activity from development through delivery by focusing their efforts on the fields of cementum biology, structure and mechanics via animal models and cultured cells. The research focus of the laboratory is to investigate human and animal cementum and uncover potential mechanisms of aging in the periodontium.

Duties & Responsibilities

Report directly to and be mentored by the Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborate with the PI to develop and carry out objectives and design of research and data collection procedures.
Conduct and coordinate advanced research experiments. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine experimental design.
Design and carry out various experimental and animal studies of aging sound and disease conditions using in-depth analytical methods, including RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq), microarray analysis and in situ hybridization.
Prepare research manuscripts for publication, present original research at scientific conferences, and engage in peer review of manuscripts.
Generate data, compiling figures and drafting documents for grant applications.
Mentor and teach students at the undergraduate, master's and PhD level in the research laboratory setting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work with the PI to develop an individual research career development plan and engage in relevant career development activities.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have received a doctorate degree (PhD or equivalent) with the last five years and may be appointed to this title for only five years.

Advanced degree should be in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, Biomaterials or a related field.

The candidate must demonstrate an exceptional academic track record, including a first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Hands‑on experience and proficiency in animal handling (microsurgical technique), cell culture, western blot, DNA and RNA purification, PCR, RT‑PCR, immunohistochemical analysis.

Experience utilizing basic bioinformatics.

Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong work ethic.

Must provide a strong recommendation from a research mentor and/or a primary thesis mentor.

Preferred Qualifications

Have experience in handling rodents and isolating cells.

Experience with mineralized tissues: bone, dentin, and cementum.

Experience with biological big data analysis, proteomic and spatial transcriptomics.

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in fostering collaborative research between a dental school and outside entities is desired.

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