Carmem Pfeifer
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Postdoctoral Researcher/Staff Scientist in Biomaterials, Polymer Chemistry, and Microbiology at Oregon Health & Science University Oregon Health & Science University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Postdoctoral Scholar position on NIH-funded external grants. Salary aligns with the NIH scale and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The lab is funded through FY 2028, and the role is expected to last at least 2-3 years.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
Oregon Health & Science University
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The Pfeifer Lab at Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Dentistry is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar (and the post also mentions a Staff Scientist option) to join a collaborative, NIH-funded research team in Portland, Oregon.
This opportunity sits at the intersection of biomaterials, polymer chemistry, microbiology, tissue interactions, and dental materials. The lab develops innovative restorative materials for oral and healthcare applications, with projects focused on the design and synthesis of novel polymeric materials and testing their performance under physiologically relevant conditions. Research methods include microbiology assays, mechanical testing, spectroscopy, chromatography, nanoparticle systems, bioconjugation, and drug delivery-related approaches.
The position is a strong fit for candidates with a PhD in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or molecular biology-related disciplines. The posting emphasizes experience in at least two of the following areas: molecular biology/microbiology assays, small-molecule synthesis, liquid chromatography, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, drug delivery, and small animal models. Applicants should also have strong scholarly output, manuscript writing experience, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work independently with careful record-keeping.
Funding is provided through Dr. Carmem Pfeifer’s external grants and the lab is supported through FY 2028. Salary follows the NIH scale and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The lab expects the successful candidate to contribute for at least 2–3 years and offers opportunities for publication, grant writing, collaboration, and career development.
Applications must be submitted through the OHSU iCIMS portal; only applications submitted there will be reviewed.
Funding details
Postdoctoral Scholar position on NIH-funded external grants. Salary aligns with the NIH scale and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The lab is funded through FY 2028, and the role is expected to last at least 2-3 years.
What's required
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Applicants should have 3-4 years of laboratory-related experience, a strong track record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publications, strong English writing and speaking skills, ability to work independently, attention to detail, and good record-keeping. Experience in two or more of the following is required: molecular biology and microbiology assays, chemical synthesis of small molecules, liquid chromatography, bioconjugation reactions, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, drug delivery, and small animal models. Required technical experience also includes mechanical testing (universal testing machine, flexural strength, fracture toughness, dynamic mechanical analysis, rheology), spectroscopic techniques (IR and UV-Vis), and manuscript writing. Preferred qualifications include grant writing, MATLAB, additive manufacturing, and workshop experience. Collaborative research experience or potential is required.
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