Associate Scientist

About the role

Dr. Al-Hebshi's group at the Oral Microbiome Research Laboratory at Temple University is seeking an outstanding Associate Scientist to conduct research on the potential interactions between bacteria and oral cancer, including their roles in carcinogenesis, anticancer activity, and immunomodulation. The appointed scientist will work as part of an interdisciplinary research team and interact with a large network of national and international collaborators. Besides leading the execution of major research projects, the postdoc is expected to help with laboratory administrative tasks and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and if eligible, to develop and submit own grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Designing and carrying out all required laboratory and animal experiments
• Analyzing data and summarizing results
• Preparing progress reports
• Mentoring dental and master’s students
• Writing manuscripts for publication
• Assisting students and performing routine lab maintenance
• Leading the execution of major research projects
• Helping with laboratory administrative tasks
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Developing and submitting grant applications (if eligible)
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PhD in a related discipline and at least 4 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Ability to work with animal models of oral cancer, including 4‑NQO‑induced and orthotopic models
• Ability to perform basic microbiological techniques, including cultivating and maintaining oral aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and cell culture techniques
• Experience with multiplex flow cytometry and other techniques involved in analysis of animal tissues including western blotting, immunohistochemistry
• Experience with molecular techniques including PCR, qPCR, RNA sequencing, RNA interference and gene knockdown
• Ability to work independently in driving the research project forward, from experiment‑planning to data analysis
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and other external contacts
• Great attention to detail and sound judgments with the ability to make independent decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition‑free
• A generous retirement plan

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually. Salary is determined by HR based on job duties, applicant’s education and experience, internal equity considerations, department budget