Postdoctoral Associate

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

Retirement plan options

Career coaching and training

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a two-year term, focusing on protein structural responses to low-dose radiation. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, or Biology. Responsibilities include protein purification and data analysis using various methodologies, while collaborating with AI engineers. The position offers a competitive salary between $65,000 and $75,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed doctoral degree in a relevant field at time of hire.
• Experience or interest in structural biology.

Responsibilities

• Cloning, expression, and purification of target proteins.
• Conduct crystallization screening.
• Analyze data using crystallography and spectroscopy approaches.
• Support AI and machine learning initiatives.

Skills

Molecular biology

AI and machine learning

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biology

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate

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 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

• 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.

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.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000

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