Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Periodontics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The College of Dentistry is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve in the Periodontics department. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Essential Duties/Tasks:
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, CT analysis, and immunohistological and immunohistochemical staining.
Manuscript Preparation
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Preferred Qualifications:
A 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge in dental, oral, and craniofacial biology.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.