Postdoctoral Research Associate_Bedran-Russo Lab_Oral Biology
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Biology
Postdoctoral Research
-Russo Biology
Chicago, IL, United States
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Postdoctoral Research
-Russo Biology
Hiring Department
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Oral Biology
Location
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Chicago, IL USA
Salary:
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $55000-$60000.
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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- a Retirement Plan
- Paid time Off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will carry out advanced research under the supervision of Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo in the Department of Oral Biology at the University of Illinois Chicago. The position focuses on interdisciplinary research centered on fundamental and translational studies on artificial and biological interfaces of mineralized dental tissues and bioinspired modulation strategies for the development of novel dental biomaterials. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that fosters research innovation and the career development of early career scientists.
Duties & Responsibilities- Carry out various experimental studies, becoming well-versed in multi-scale mechanical analytical methods, spectroscopic assays for biochemical characterizations, high-resolution imaging, and cell viability studies
- Use of data management programs and perform data analysis
- Prepare reports and peer review manuscripts
- Mentoring and training of students
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- PhD (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Material Sciences, Biomaterials or related field.
- Excellent academic track records, including first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills and a strong work ethic.
- Strong background in one of the following areas: extracellular matrix biochemistry, biomechanics, mineralized tissue, and biomineralization.
- Proficiency in quantitative protein analytical methods, atomic force microscopy, dynamic mechanical techniques, and ultra structural imaging is preferable.
- Individuals with a doctoral degree in dentistry (DDS, DMD, or equivalent), in addition to a PhD degree.
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