UNIV - Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Dental Medicine

Job Description

The Senior Postdoctoral Researcher will play a key leadership role in advancing ongoing research programs in musculoskeletal biology and tissue regeneration. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in bioinformatics, musculoskeletal histology, and molecular biology, combined with demonstrated ability to lead and mentor trainees in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct independent and collaborative research projects focused on musculoskeletal tissue development, regeneration, and disease modeling.
• Perform advanced bioinformatics analyses, including transcriptomic, single-cell, and spatial omics data interpretation to support mechanistic discoveries.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including experimental design, data management, and compliance with institutional and safety protocols.
• Oversee and execute musculoskeletal histology, immunohistochemistry, and imaging studies to evaluate tissue architecture and cellular dynamics.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students, junior postdoctoral fellows, and research staff, fostering an inclusive, productive, and scientifically rigorous environment.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and dissemination of findings at national and international meetings.
• Collaborate closely with clinical and engineering teams to integrate multi-scale biological and computational data.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent).
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers (Frequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous).
• Possibility to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (Frequent).
• Possibility to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted (Frequent).
• Possibility to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted (Frequent).
• Possibility to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent).
• Possibility to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings (Frequent).
• Possibility to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous).
• Possibility to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous).
• Possibility to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous).
• Possibility to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Possibility to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Possibility to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Possibility to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Possibility to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually (Frequent).
• Possibility to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms (Frequent).

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.