Bridge to Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Oral Biology

University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL

355d • $70,246

About The Position

The Department of Oral Biology at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry enthusiastically invites applicants for a Bridge to Faculty (B2F) Postdoctoral Research Associate position. Successful applicants will be outstanding scholars from diverse backgrounds who desire a career in oral, dental and craniofacial research, and whose work aligns with our department's focus on oral microbiology/immunology, salivary glands, oral cancer research, and regenerative sciences. The B2F Program is a university level initiative designed to increase faculty diversity at UIC by recruiting and retaining scholars from groups that have been historically underrepresented in their departments or fields. Subject to satisfactory performance and University approval, the successful candidate may be re-appointed for one additional year as a postdoctoral scholar. Successful postdocs in the B2F program may have the opportunity to transition to tenure-track faculty at UIC starting in the 2027-2028 academic year. The position is full-time and benefits eligible. The selected scholar will be involved in a robust mentoring program within UIC College of Dentistry and will participate in a cohort-based mentoring experience through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with other B2F Scholars. The Scholar will have access to institutional and departmental resources specifically designed to support readiness for an Assistant Professor position. These include guidance from primary and secondary research mentors, access to workshops and seminars that foster research and teaching excellence, assistance with grant applications from UIC College of Dentistry Office of Research, and peer mentoring and support through formal and informal interactions with other B2F Scholars.

Requirements

• Must be a dual-trained clinician-scientist (i.e., DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree, and PhD) or hold a PhD in Oral Sciences, Oral Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or related fields within an oral, dental, and craniofacial health focus.
• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the past five years - no earlier than August 15, 2020, and no later than August 15, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust program of research.
• Participate in the intellectual life of the College of Dentistry.
• Engage in teaching skills by teaching 1 course per year (less than 10% effort) if desired.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree