Job Description

A postdoctoral position in bone tissue engineering is available at UCLA School of Dentistry/Bioengineering. The successful candidate will work on NIH-funded projects focused on developing new therapeutic strategies and biomaterials to repair craniofacial and orthopedic skeletal defects. The candidate is expected to interact with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, with experts in biomedical engineering, bone biology, oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemistry, biology, or related field with strong research track records in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, gene therapy, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, polymer synthesis, biomaterial processing and characterization. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong experimental background in gene therapy for tissue engineering or designing liposomal drug delivery systems. 

Applicants should send the following in a single PDF: cover letter describing research experience and future goals, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references, to Dr. Min Lee at leemin@ucla.edu.

The position is available immediately and salary will be commensurate with NIH guidelines

Additional information about our research program is available at:
http://leemin.bol.ucla.edu/
https://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/directory/profile/min-lee-phd

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