Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Chemical & Biological Engineering to join the Monje Group. The role focuses on computational research at the intersection of physics, biology, and computation, studying lipids in biomolecular mechanisms and material properties.

The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced simulation methods and data-driven approaches, collaborating with experimentalists and computational researchers to advance structural biology and lipid

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, or a related discipline with biomolecular simulation experience and programming/scripting (Bash, Python).
• Experience in molecular modelling, biophysics or materials design (all-atom or coarse-grained).
• Experience with enhanced sampling techniques; computational biophysics/chemistry.
• Usage of HPC clusters, preferably GPU-based computing.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and hypothesis testing.
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced simulation techniques to study lipid-protein systems.
• Apply data-driven approaches to explore biophysical phenomena at cell membranes.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers on high-impact projects.

Skills

Biomolecular simulation

Programming/scripting (bash, Python)

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, or related

Tools

High-performance computing clusters

GPU-based computing

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

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.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, or a related discipline with experience in biomolecular simulation techniques, and programming/scripting (Bash,Python)

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate should have demonstrated experience in molecular modelling, particularly in the areas of biophysics or material design (all atom / coarse- grained approaches)
• Experience with enhanced sampling techniques; computational biophysics/chemistry
• Usage of high-performance computing clusters, preferably GPU -based computing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
• Strong publication record

Salary Range $57,000

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.

37.5 hours per week

North Campus

Is a background check required for this posting? No

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Posted 08/28/2026

Date to be filled 10/01/2026

Number of references required 3

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].