The Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is home to world-class research in oral immunology, microbiome science, and clinical periodontology. Dr. Martinna Bertolini’s research group focuses on oral epithelial biology, host-pathogen interactions, and implant-related mucosal diseases, with an emphasis on Candida albicans pathogenesisand single-cell RNA sequencing. The lab is located at BST, alongside Dr. Gaffen's lab and offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment for research training, with opportunities to contribute to impactful projects involving translational models, molecular techniques, and clinical applications.
Benefits include: 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year Paid Parental Leave Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life,
STD, and LTD Insurance plans A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100%match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement.
Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.
Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.
Perform laboratory techniques such as RT-qPCR, DNA and RNA extraction, flow cytometry, cryosection and immunofluorescenceunder supervision.Assist with single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) sample preparation andanalysis using RStudio/Seurat, including data preprocessing, clustering, and pathway enrichment.Contribute to general lab maintenance, inventory, and sample organization.Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records, and assist with protocol development and figure generation for presentations and manuscripts.Support data analysis tasks related to oral mucosal immunology, fungal pathogenesis, and host-microbe interactions.