Postdoc Associate

1000scholars; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Structural Biology Department to elucidate the structure of human membrane proteins and their complexes involved in epithelial cell adhesion and intercellular transport.

The successful candidate will use X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM/cryo-ET, and microED to determine 3D structures, with responsibilities including expression/purification, method development, lab training, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening skills.
• 2+ years' experience in membrane protein biochemistry.
• 2+ years' experience in one structural biology technique.

Responsibilities

• The expression, purification, and structure determination of these membrane proteins and complexes, as well as the development of methods applied to this research.
• Other activities of the position include assisting with lab organization and operation.
• Training of students and other lab personnel.
• Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.

Skills

Membrane protein biochemistry

Structural biology techniques

Education

Ph.D. in structural biology

Tools

X-ray crystallography

Cryo-EM

Cryo-ET

MicroED

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoc Associate

Department: Structural Biology Department

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9899885 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64994

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to elucidate the structural biology of human membrane proteins and membrane protein complexes involved in epithelial cell/cell adhesion and intercellular transport. The candidate will use structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and tomography (cryo-EM, cryo-ET), and microcrystal electron diffraction (microED) to determine 3D structures of integral membrane proteins and their associated protein complexes. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for:

• The expression, purification, and structure determination of these membrane proteins and complexes, as well as the development of methods applied to this research.
• Other activities of the position include assisting with lab organization and operation.
• Training of students and other lab personnel.
• Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.

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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 / Affinitative 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 alsopossess effective written, verbal, and listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years' experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preparationand handling and 2+ years' experience in one structural biologytechnique.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Melissa King

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Posting Dates

Posted: 10/15/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled:

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