Postdoctoral Associate

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled;

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Structural Biology Department
Posting Number R260031
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61080
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar to help the lab clarify the structural biology of human membrane proteins and membrane protein complexes involved in epithelial cell/cell adhesion and intercellular transport using X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), microcrystal electron diffraction (microED), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).
The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for:
  • The expression, purification, and structure determination of these membrane proteins and complexes.
  • Assisting with lab organization and operation
  • Training of students and other lab personnel
  • Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.


Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline. The candidate should also possess effective written, verbal, and listening skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years’ experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preparation and handling and 2+ years’ experience in one structural biology technique.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $55,000 - $65000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name Alex Vecchio
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email vecchioa@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-2685

Posting Dates


Posted 02/13/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References


Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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