Post-doctoral Research Fellow - Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences
Indiana University
Posted on Oct 17, 2025
Post-doctoral Research Fellow - Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested candidates should submit the following supporting documents:
- Letter of application describing research interests and career goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information of three references
Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated appointment start date on or about January 1, 2026. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Post-doctoral Research Fellow - Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Indianapolis Oral Biology – School of Dentistry |
| Location | Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | The Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences at Indiana University School of Dentistry invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in the area of Dental Caries and Erosive Tooth Wear. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing and the development of in-vitro models to investigate the remineralization and demineralization efficacy profile of novel industrial prototypes with respect to carious and erosive lesions. The position will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to satisfactory performance review and funding environment. As the state’s premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to having for all a welcoming campus community that informs academic excellence. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to heterogenous, robust, and collaborative learning, working, and patient care environments for all of our students, employees, and patients. IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000–square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IU-Indianapolis campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center. In 2026, we will open our newly renovated Delta Dental Special Care Clinic to enhance our ability to train oral health professionals and provide care for patients with disabilities, including those with complex craniofacial disorders and medical complexity in an interdisciplinary setting. |
| Basic Qualifications | Applicants should hold a PhD in an area related to mineralized tissue research. Candidates must have a sound research background in inorganic chemistry and materials science with a strong understanding of hydroxyapatite chemistry and proficiency in physical measurement of inorganic materials and surfaces. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position can be directed to: Dr. Frank Lippert Director of Laboratory Research Core, Professor Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences |
| Additional Qualifications | Experience in enamel remineralization and demineralization, including the execution of single-shot and cyclical models, is highly desirable. |
| Salary and Rank | Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualification. |
| Special Instructions | Interested candidates should submit the following supporting documents:
Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated appointment start date on or about January 1, 2026. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. |
| For Best Consideration Date | |
| Expected Start Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Posting Number | IU-101386-2025 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- List Of References