Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

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University at Buffalo's Monje Group seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance computational research in chemical and biological engineering. The role focuses on lipids in biomolecular mechanisms, membranes, and material properties, combining physics, biology, and computation.

You will develop and apply theory and simulations, analyze data, and collaborate with experimental and computational colleagues to drive high-impact discoveries in lipid-protein dynamics and membrane biophysics.

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• Develop and apply advanced simulation techniques.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers to drive discoveries in lipid-protein dynamics and membrane biophysics.

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Monje Group in computational research within the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, biology, and computation. The successful candidate will engage in theoretical and computational research aimed at understanding the role of lipids in biomolecular mechanisms and material properties.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the postdoctoral researcher will develop and apply advanced simulation techniques, and data-driven approaches to explore complex biophysical phenomena at the cell membrane. This role provides a platform for scientific growth, collaboration with experimental and computational researchers, and contribution to high-impact discoveries in structural biology, lipid-protein dynamics, lipid membrane biophysics, and related areas.

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