Research Assistant Scientist, Oral Medicine

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Research Assistant Scientist Oral Medicine
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology.
Job Description:	The College of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track Research Assistant Scientist. The University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD) is one of the leading dental schools in the United States devoted to improving and promoting oral health throughout Florida the nation and worldwide through excellence in teaching research patient care and service. The Cha lab is looking for a Research Assistant Scientist interested in studying conduct research in the area of molecular biology and immunology of autoimmune Sjogrens disease (SjD). The focus of research in the Cha lab involves extracellular and intracellular triggers for innate immune cell activation and glandular inflammation in SjD. More specifically the roles of nucleic acid receptors and cytosolic RNA/DNA sensors in cytokine secretion and peripheral/tissue Treg regulation will be addition investigating the efficacy of anti-purinergic receptor therapy in vivo is also in progress. Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology. Experience with cloning would be desirable although not required. The University of Florida a member of the AAU is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the state of Florida with large undergraduate graduate and postgraduate educational programs. The UF Health Science Center and its six colleges (Dentistry Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Public Health and Health Professions Veterinary Medicine) are co-located on the Gainesville campus with additional teaching research and patient care sites across Florida and internationally.
Expected Salary:	Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Required Qualifications:	Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology.
Preferred:	Experience with cloning would be desirable although not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to apply applicants should attach a curriculum vitae a cover letter describing their interest in the position and a list of three references with their application for consideration. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution . The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Floridas Government in the Sunshine and Public Records law. Search committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public and all applications resumes and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Classification Title:Research Assistant Scientist Oral MedicineClassification Minimum Requirements:Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills i...

Classification Title:	Research Assistant Scientist Oral Medicine
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology.
Job Description:	The College of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure track Research Assistant Scientist. The University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD) is one of the leading dental schools in the United States devoted to improving and promoting oral health throughout Florida the nation and worldwide through excellence in teaching research patient care and service. The Cha lab is looking for a Research Assistant Scientist interested in studying conduct research in the area of molecular biology and immunology of autoimmune Sjogrens disease (SjD). The focus of research in the Cha lab involves extracellular and intracellular triggers for innate immune cell activation and glandular inflammation in SjD. More specifically the roles of nucleic acid receptors and cytosolic RNA/DNA sensors in cytokine secretion and peripheral/tissue Treg regulation will be addition investigating the efficacy of anti-purinergic receptor therapy in vivo is also in progress. Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology. Experience with cloning would be desirable although not required. The University of Florida a member of the AAU is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the state of Florida with large undergraduate graduate and postgraduate educational programs. The UF Health Science Center and its six colleges (Dentistry Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Public Health and Health Professions Veterinary Medicine) are co-located on the Gainesville campus with additional teaching research and patient care sites across Florida and internationally.
Expected Salary:	Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Required Qualifications:	Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in immunology molecular biology cell biology or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in cell/molecular biology and/or immunology.
Preferred:	Experience with cloning would be desirable although not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to apply applicants should attach a curriculum vitae a cover letter describing their interest in the position and a list of three references with their application for consideration. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution . The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Floridas Government in the Sunshine and Public Records law. Search committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public and all applications resumes and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position
Health Assessment Required:	Yes