Postdoctoral Associate, Translational Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine
About The Position
The Erdogan Lab, an NIH-funded research laboratory in the Department of Translational Dental Medicine at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate. This interdisciplinary research program investigates how neuro-immune responses and interactions shape pain, infection, and tissue repair in barrier tissues in the oral cavity. The lab operates at the interface of neurobiology, immunology, and microbiology, combining in vivo disease models, systems-level profiling, and translational approaches. The goal is to define how sensory neurons respond and interact with immune and microbial signals in dental and oral tissues and to translate these insights into minimally invasive therapies and pain management strategies. The Erdogan Lab is located within the Boston University Medical Campus and is highly collaborative, with active partnerships across Boston’s leading academic and medical institutions.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field
- Strong background in neurobiology, immunology, or oral biology
- Experience with in vivo disease models
- Proficiency in molecular and cellular techniques
- Experience with systems-level profiling (e.g., flow cytometry, imaging, transcriptomics)
- Ability to analyze complex datasets, including transcriptomic and microbiome data
- Proven ability to lead research projects from experimental design to publication
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with chemogenetic approaches
- Experience in pain research or tissue repair
- Mentoring experience
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and lead independent and collaborative, hypothesis-driven research at the intersection of neuroimmunology and oral biology
- Utilize in vivo models of dental injury, infection, and inflammation, and utilize chemogenetic approaches
- Integrate molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches (e.g. flow cytometry, imaging, transcriptomics)
- Analyze complex datasets, including transcriptomic and microbiome data
- Lead projects from experimental design through publication
- Mentor trainees and contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented lab environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
