Postdoctoral Research Associate - Orthodontics - College of Dentistry Hiring Department : Orthodontics Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1027608 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Description: Position Summary A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the lab of Dr. Christina Nicholas, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. The Nicholas Lab applies deep phenotyping approaches to clinical, anthropological, and evolutionary questions primarily in the area of human craniofacial growth and development. This position is funded by an award from the National Institute of Justice, "DENTAGE: A multicomponent subadult dental age estimation method". The Nicholas Lab does not conduct forensic casework, though a candidate with prior experience may have opportunities to collaborate with Dr. Michael Colvard (forensic dentist) outside of the time allotted to the grant research. The post-doc will focus on research and scientific techniques within the fields of dental anthropology, forensic dentistry, and craniofacial biology. In addition to submitting the online application, candidates should provide a CV, a list of 3 academic references, and a one-page cover letter briefly describing relevant qualifications, career goals, and availability for a preferred expected start date to Dr. Christina Nicholas (clnicholuic.edu). A start date in January or February 2025 is preferred but negotiable, with the ability to start no later than July 2025. Duties&Responsibilities Collaborate with Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and other lab researchers to design and refine the research objectives and subobjectives. Test, optimize and implement both new and existing methods/techniques. Conduct research on dental age estimation, including application of standard scoring methods and advanced computational approaches. Collect, analyze, and interpret data. Generate data, compile figures and draft documents for grant applications and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Supervise and train undergraduates, dental students, dental residents, and other trainees working in the lab. Present research findings at national/scientific conferences. Publish original research in peer-reviewed journals. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • PhD in biological anthropology, anatomy, computational biology, or related field. Will also consider those with a PhD in other science disciplines with demonstrated experience collaborating on anthropological and/or anatomical research. • Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. • Proficient in use of R, Python, or other programming language for standard statistical analyses. Preferred Qualifications • Expertise with geometric morphometric analyses • Expertise in machine learning for anthropological or biomedical applications • Strong background in human anatomy/osteology, particularly craniofacial • Proficiency in use of radiograph and 3D imaging programs (e.g., 3D Slicer, ImageJ, Geomagic) • Experience designing web applications • A record of peer-reviewed publications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. J-18808-Ljbffr