Postdoctoral Associate, Pharmacy

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo in the Department of Pharmacy invites applications for Postdoctoral Associates to advance laboratory research, publications, and grant proposals under the guidance of Dr. Yanan Zhao.

The position involves data collection, analysis, and reporting; presenting findings at internal forums and conferences; and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant applications, with opportunities for teaching and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PharmD in a relevant bioscience field.
• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical Diagnostics, Veterinary Sciences, or related field.
• Strong scholarly productivity with at least one first-author publication in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and laboratory tasks under supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data; prepare reports summarizing observations and conclusions.
• Present findings at conferences, lab meetings, and seminars.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications.
• Teach and train students and participate in related projects.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Scholarly productivity

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Mammalian cell culture

BSL2 animal models

Job description

The lab of Dr. Yanan Zhao in the Department of Pharmacy practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is looking to hire Postdoctoral Associates to assist with laboratory research, publications and grant proposals.

Responsibilities to Include:

• Conduct research and perform laboratory tasks and experiments under direct supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, and prepare detailed reports summarizing observations and conclusions.
• Present research findings in internal and external forums, including scientific conferences, lab meetings, and seminars.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including teaching and training students and participating in related projects.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in one of the following disciplines: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical Diagnostics, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• A strong background in microbiology, including experience with bacterial and/or fungal culture, antibiotic susceptibility testing, rapid molecular detection of resistance genes or pathogens, and related laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in developing and running BSL2 small animal infection models for bacterial and fungal pathogens.
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, microscopy imaging, flow cytometry, and other techniques related to molecular microbiology and immunology.
• A proven track record of scholarly productivity, demonstrated by at least one first-author publication in high-impact journals and additional co-authored publications in journals relevant to the field.

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Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000

Additional Salary Information

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

South Campus

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