Postdoctoral Associate, Translational Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine

Postdoctoral Associate, Translational Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine Location: Boston, MA, United States Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Range: $67,500.00 - $75,000.00 (Based on experience) Position Overview The Erdogan Lab, a NIH-funded research laboratory within the Department of Translational Dental Medicine at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to investigate how neuro-immune responses and interactions shape pain, infection, and tissue repair in oral cavity barrier tissues. The lab combines neurobiology, immunology, and microbiology through in vivo disease models, systems-level profiling, and translational approaches to define sensory neuron responses and translate insights into minimally invasive therapies and pain management strategies. Key Responsibilities Design, execute, and lead independent and collaborative hypothesis-driven research at the intersection of neuroimmunology and oral biology. Utilize in vivo models of dental injury, infection, and inflammation and employ chemogenetic approaches. Integrate molecular, cellular, and systems-level methods (e.g., flow cytometry, imaging, transcriptomics). Analyze complex datasets including transcriptomic and microbiome data. Lead projects from experimental design through publication. Mentor trainees and contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented lab environment. Required Qualifications PhD, DDS/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, neuroscience, microbiology, oral biology, or related discipline. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. A creative and rigorous scientist with a strong track record of research productivity. Excited to tackle mechanistic, translational, cross-disciplinary questions. Comfortable with (or eager to learn) in vivo biology and complex experimental systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience in neuroimmunology or pain biology. Experience in host-microbe interactions or microbiome science. Experience with flow cytometry, advanced imaging, or spatial biology. Experience with transcriptomics. Candidates with clinical training in dentistry (DDS/DMD) with substantial research experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Research Environment The Erdogan Lab is located at the Boston University Medical Campus and maintains active partnerships with neighboring academic and medical institutions in Boston. The lab culture values curiosity, scientific rigor, and open collaboration, and it fosters a supportive, inclusive, and intellectually engaged environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed