Previous JobJob TitlePostdoctoral Fellow, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, UMKC School of Dentistry Next JobApply for JobJob ID59896 LocationKansas City Full/Part TimeFull-Time Add to My Favorite JobsEmail this Job Hiring Department University of Missouri-Kansas City School of DentistryDepartment of Oral & Craniofacial SciencesUMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.For more information about the UMKC School of Dental, visit: https://dentistry.umkc.edu/index.html Job Description The Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences at the UMKC School of Dentistry is excited to announce an opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow position. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join the Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory, under the supervision of Dr. Yong Wang
in conducting innovative research on the development of next-generation dental biomaterials for caries prevention and durable restorative therapies. We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about scientific discovery and eager to collaborate with a diverse team of researchers and clinicians. ResponsibilitiesUtilize multiscale imaging techniques to investigate the structure-property relationships at the
biomaterial-dental tissue interface. Design and conduct experimental and molecular studies to assess the efficacy of emerging biomaterials in oral environments and uncover the mechanisms governing their biological and functional performance. Mentor junior researchers in the laboratory. Assisting with secondary projects relevant to the research goals of the lab.Present research findings in both written and oral
formats.Assist PI in the preparation of proposals, reports, and presentations.This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position. Qualifications Ph.D. in Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Dentistry, a related field.Experience in dental materials research is preferred. Experience with microbiology and oral biofilm research is desirable. Experience in cell culture and
tissue engineering is a plus.Strong communication and scientific writing skills. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave,
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