Research Fellow (Contract)

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing biomaterial-based strategies for tissue repair and regeneration. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to preclinical research with strong translational potential in oral health and craniofacial applications.

Job Description

• Developing and performing a wide range of in vitro biological assays to evaluate the regenerative potential of bioengineered scaffolds
• Working with primary and immortalized human cell lines
• Performing high-content imaging, gene and protein expression analysis
• Contributing to tissue characterization using histological, immunofluorescent, and molecular approaches.
• Experience in handling animal tissue samples or conducting in vivo studies under IACUC-approved protocols will be considered advantageous.
• Work closely with materials scientists, clinicians, and industry partners to ensure biologically relevant outcomes are aligned with translational goals.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience with stem cells, epithelial biology, or wound healing models, as well as strong familiarity with cellular imaging, quantitative analysis, and assay optimization is essential.
• Self-driven team player with excellent organizational skills and a strong track record of scientific publications.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute biological experiments independently, including data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Solid record of scientific publications, with at least one first-author paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Experience collaborating with materials scientists and clinicians to integrate biological insights into translational workflows.
• Prior involvement in training junior lab members or coordinating lab logistics is a plus.
• Ability to communicate findings effectively, contribute to manuscript writing, and support regulatory documentation where relevant.