Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
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United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$65,000 -$75,000
About the role
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Postdoctoral Associate
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Posting Details
Position Information| Fiscal Year | 2025-2026 |
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department | Department of Materials Design and Innovation |
| Posting Number | R250178 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59822 |
| Employer | Research Foundation |
| Position Type | RF Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Appointment Term | |
| Salary Grade | E.89 |
| Position Summary | The Snell Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral associate for an initial two-year term with potential extension depending on continuing funding to contribute to research in the area of protein level structural responses to low-dose radiation. The position is intended for a motivated individual with a background in a molecular biology with additional experience or interest in structural biology. The Snell Laboratory collaborates closely with AI and classical machine learning developers, and the selected candidate should have expertise or an interest in acquiring expertise in AI and classical machine learning applications for structural biology. Key responsibilities include: • Cloning, expression, and purification of target proteins and complexes. • Crystallization screening. • Data analysis using X-ray crystallography, neutron crystallography, and X-ray spectroscopy approaches. • Applying computational skills to support and collaborate on AI and classical machine learning initiatives. 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 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. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | A doctoral degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, or other closely related field. All degree requirements, including dissertation, must be completed at time of hire.
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| Physical Demands | |
| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | $65,000 -$75,000 |
| 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 |
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| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
| Background Check Notification |
| Contact's Name | Edward Snell |
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| Contact's Pronouns | He/Him |
| Contact's Title | Professor |
| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716-881-7573 |
| Posted | 11/05/2025 |
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| Deadline for applicants | Open Until Filled |
| Date to be filled | 01/01/2026 |
| Number of references required | 2 |
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| Reference Cutoff Date | |
| Instructions to Applicant | By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf. |
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