Postdoctoral Associate, Pharmacy

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

Job summary

A leading research university in New York is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to assist with laboratory research, publications, and grant proposals in the Department of Pharmacy. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in relevant disciplines, with a strong emphasis on microbiology and related laboratory techniques. The role includes conducting research, analyzing experimental data, and preparing reports, along with potential teaching responsibilities. Salary is estimated between $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field required.
• Strong background in microbiology is preferred.
• Proven research productivity with publications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and perform laboratory tasks under supervision.
• Collect and analyze experimental data, prepare reports.
• Present research findings at conferences and lab meetings.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Development of BSL2 small animal infection models

Mammalian cell culture

Microscopy imaging

Flow cytometry

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Dr. Yanan Zhao’s laboratory in the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to assist with laboratory research, publications, and grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical Diagnostics, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in microbiology, including experience with bacterial and/or fungal culture, antibiotic susceptibility testing, rapid molecular detection, 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.
• Proven track record of scholarly productivity, demonstrated by at least one first‑author publication in a high‑impact journal and additional co‑authored publications in relevant journals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year (estimation based on role). Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Campus: South Campus.