Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Periodontics department. This role is part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, which is dedicated to improving health through education, research, and healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate will be an expert in their field, capable of supporting research in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong organizational and flexibility skills.

Requirements

• PhD in biomaterials, biomedical engineering, DDS/MD, or other doctoral level degrees from an accredited college or university.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and laboratory experience in laser microdissection, confocal microscope, microelectron microscopes (SEM and TEM), and micro-CT.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR, seq-RNA, IHC, and FACS.
• Experience of RNA-sequencing and data analysis.
• Experience of working in dental pulp and mineralized tissues (tooth and bone).
• Experience of animal models of periodontitis and tooth cavity.
• Passion for multidisciplinary research.
• Experience in biomaterials synthesis and characterization.
• Experience in cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Research Materials/scaffolds synthesis and characterization: Advanced knowledge of matrix template fabrication and characterizations, advanced capabilities of using polymer chemistry, electrospinning, laser microdissection, SEM, and confocal microscopy.
• Cell culture and in vitro study: Advanced ability to culture stem cells on synthetic matrix. Examine their proliferation and differentiation, and gene analysis. Advanced ability to collect data and perform data analysis after RNA-seq.
• In vivo study: Animal surgery, specimen collection, μCT analysis, and immunohistological and immunohistochemical staining.
• Manuscript Preparation: Publish results in scientific journals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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