Post-Doc Research Associate

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Periodontology discipline focuses on the prevention and treatment of gum disease, as well as the management of gum and tissue inflammation resulting from existing dental conditions

The Marchesan Lab is composed of a group of talented individuals that aim to understand the different biological mechanisms that lead to periodontal and periapical bone resorption. Specifically, we investigate how different innate immune players drive periodontal destruction. We use this information to target different pathways to prevent bone resorption and promote bone neo-formation. Procedures performed in this job include laboratory work, animal experiments and manuscript writing.

The Postdoctorate Research Associate will independently develop experiments and safe laboratory protocols. In addition, the researchers should retain accurate records of their research findings, have the ability to analyses data and generate results and have the appropriate skills to present their research findings, which includes in-person research presentations and preparation of research manuscripts'.

The applicant must possess good problem-solving abilities, be a team player and have the skills to independently plan daily experimental activities.

Required skills:
- Experience performing the ligature-induced periodontitis mouse model
- Experience in leading experiments with mice and rats

DDS and PhD in immunology or related field

Previous experience with cell culture, mouse/rat models of disease, molecular biology
Proficient in Microsoft excel, word and power point.

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