Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Listing ID:

4470649

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

04/11/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Postdoctoral Scholar US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-37865

Position Category:

Dental

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Posting Department:

School of Dentistry, Research•Dr. Fugolin's Lab

Posting Salary Range:

Salary for this position aligns with the NIH scale, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday•Friday

Posting Hours:

8:00am•5:00pm

HR Mission:

Academics

Drug Testable:

No Department Overview The Department of Biomaterial and Biomedical Sciences seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar with a PhD in Molecular Immunology or Biochemistry with an emphasis on immunology. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment led by Dr. Ana Paula P. Fugolin (DDS, MS, PhD). Function/Duties of Position The Fugolin Laboratory is an NIH/NIDCR-funded research program focused on the development, characterization, and validation of stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for therapeutic applications in chronic oral inflammation. Our work aims to restore hemostasis, modulate inflammation, and promote tissue regeneration in oral inflammatory diseases. The laboratory offers a highly collaborative and intellectually vibrant environment, with strong institutional support and extensive opportunities for professional growth. The laboratory is currently engaged in major research initiatives, including: Bio-Responsive and Immune Protein'½Based Therapies for the Inhibition of Proteolytic Enzymes in Dental Tissues•This NIH-funded project (DE032302) focuses on the development of multifunctional bio-responsive platforms and nanobodies that dynamically interact with enzymes and cytokines present in pathogenic oral environments. The ultimate goal is to modulate inflammatory activity and promote tissue regeneration.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will: Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with the goals of the principal investigator Design, execute, and analyze experiments involving cell culture and immune-modulatory pathways Study key regulatory cytokines and proteolytic enzymes involved in inflammatory tissue destruction Develop and validate responsive nanocarriers and nanobodies for immunomodulation Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant submissions, and scientific presentations Maintain high research standards in compliance with institutional, federal, and ethical regulations Work collegially within a multidisciplinary research team Required Qualifications PhD in Molecular Immunology or Biochemistry with emphasis in Immunology Experience in validating the efficiency of nanocarriers to immune modulate chronic inflammatory responses. It is expected Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI283741252

Job Classification:

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Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A