Asst Research Scientist - Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry
REQUIRES:
- PhD in materials/polymer science, organic/polymer chemistry, chemical/biomedical engineering, or other closely related area.
- 1 year relevant experience in bone tissue engineering.
HIGHLY Desirable:
- Experience/knowledge in 3D polymeric scaffolds fabrication, polymer synthesis, electrospinning, phase separation, 3D printing, scaffold-based drug delivery, stem cells for osteogenic differentiation;
- Excellent written and verbal and communication skills;
- 1st authored peer-review publication in relevant journals; and
- highly self-motivated and independent while willing to collaborate with others in an interdisciplinary group.
Desirable:
- Experience with Molecular biology and techniques, flow cytometry, anti-bacterial studies, and animal surgery.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume, Cover Letter recommended, (and mark both as “Relevant File”) to their submission. 3 Names of Professional Reference may be required at a later date.
Job opening are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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