University at Buffalo
Postdoc Position

Postdoctoral Associate, School of Public Health and Health Professions

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$68,000 - $70,000

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Postdoctoral Associate, School of Public Health and Health Professions

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, School of Public Health and Health Professions
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department School of Public Health and Health Professions
Posting Number P240384
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53711
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL1
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary Several Postdoctoral Associate positions are available in the School of Public Health and Health Professions as part of our Pathways to the Professoriate Program. The purpose of the program is to help diversify the public health professoriate; to attract and retain academics scholars who are underrepresented to join the tenure track faculty in the School. The postdoctoral associate(s) will be provided with access to mentoring, research collaborations and data as they build their research programs in preparation for a tenure track position at ours or another research-intensive university.
The School is able to support postdoctoral associates in the following areas:
  • food access and nutritional insecurity, including the impacts of food scarcity on eating behavior;
  • addictions, especially tobacco control;
  • women’s health;
  • chronic diseases of aging;
  • environmental exposure and health in vulnerable populations.

Scholars will have a home in one of three departments in the SPHHP (Community Health and Health Behavior, Epidemiology and Environmental Health, or Exercise and Nutrition Sciences) and will be matched with a team of experienced research mentors. It is expected that successful candidates will have opportunity to publish manuscripts and prepare grant applications during this postdoctoral period, helping to prepare them for a successful transition into an academic faculty position here in Buffalo or elsewhere.

Key responsibilities:
  • Write manuscripts for publication
  • Collect and analyze data
  • Write funding proposals

At the time of the appointment, the postdoctoral scholar must have been awarded a doctoral degree (or completed all the requirements of such) in an appropriate field, within the past five years from the appointment.
Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
About the School The University’s School of Public Health and Health Professions(SPHHP) is one of the only schools in the country to include both public health and health professions, providing faculty and students with unique opportunities for collaboration. It has a diverse student body which it is actively engaged in supporting. It offers a health equity MPH track and a graduate micro-credential in eliminating health disparities. The School has an energetic equity agenda supported by its office of equity, diversity and inclusion. It provides professional development opportunities in inclusive pedagogy and other equity-related issues. Postdoctoral scholars and faculty in the School also engage with the University at Buffalo Community Health Equity Research Institute and the Clinical Translational Science Institute, which provide support for scholars engaged in health equity-focused research.
About the University

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.

About Buffalo

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, and affordable cost of living. The Western New York educational system is excellent. Buffalo-Niagara is a region of 1.2 million people, world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams. These are just a few of the wide array of cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo a great place to work, study and live.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in a related public health field, within 5 years of graduation
  • Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students, and research participants
  • Organization, problem solving, and analytical thinking
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $68,000 - $70,000
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
  • Statement of Research Interests: Applicants must submit a Statement of research interests and experiences, including plans to pursue extramural funding, and potential mentors in the School of Public Health and Health Professions.
  • Diversity Statement: Applicants must submit a Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion in the School through teaching, research, and/or service.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Samantha Maiarana
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Assistant Director of HR & Business Ops
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-6755
Posting Dates
Posted 10/30/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 11/13/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Diversity Statement
  4. Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents

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