Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo's Chemical & Biological Engineering department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Monje Group. The successful candidate will conduct theoretical and computational studies at the interface of physics, biology, and computation, focusing on lipid roles in biomolecular mechanisms and material properties.

The position involves developing and applying advanced simulation and data‑driven techniques, collaborating with experimental and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, or related discipline with biomolecular simulation experience.
• Programming/scripting (Bash, Python) experience.
• Experience with molecular modelling and biophysics.
• Experience with enhanced sampling techniques; computational biophysics/chemistry.
• Experience with HPC and GPU-based computing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced simulation techniques to lipid/bilayer systems.
• Perform data-driven analyses to understand biophysical phenomena.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers.
• Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Biomolecular simulation

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Molecular modelling

High-performance computing

Education

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

Tools

GPU-based computing

HPC clusters

Job description

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.

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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

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$57,000

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 hours per week

Campus

North Campus

References

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