Post-Doctoral Fellow - Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Posted On
May 8, 2024

Job Posting Expiration Date
December 31, 2024

Position Title
Post-Doctoral Fellow

Organization
Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University

Location (City & Country)
Boston, USA

Category
Education

Position Type
Full Time

Education & Experience Requirements
PhD, DDS/PhD, DMD/PhD

Salary Range
Negotiable

How to Apply
Contact Lakmali Silva: Lakmali_silva@hsdm.harvard.edu
https://hsdm.harvard.edu/silva-laboratory

 

Position Description
Hemostasis and Immunity Lab

Mucosal barrier sites are the first encounters of many environmental stimuli that maintain the delicate balance between protection from infection or injury and pathological inflammation. Tissue injury causes activation of two very important systems, namely the hemostatic system and the inflammatory system. These two systems work in a reciprocal relationship to repair the damage and maintain mucosal homeostasis. Work from the last few decades has uncovered the involvement of the hemostatic factors in immunity. The undeniable link between coagulation and immunity becomes clearer as the role of coagulation factors in inflammation is better understood. Research in the Silva Lab is focused on understanding the role of hemostatic factors in inflammatory regulation in the mucosal tissues. Dr. Silva's current lab has funded projects on understanding the role of fibrin in activating neutrophil effector functions in the oral mucosa and other mucosal barrier sites.

We are currently looking for a postdoctoral candidate to engage in research using animal (mice) models and cell and molecular biology techniques on mucosal immunity and molecular biology techniques as related to periodontology and other mucosal immunopathologies. Applicant must have demonstrated ability in conducting research, possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, work with a high degree of integrity, and possess a willingness and ability to acquire new skills.

Please contact Dr Silva for more information: Lakmali_silva@hsdm.harvard.edu