Postdoctoral Scientist: Lysosomal Disease & Neuroinflammation

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The successful candidate will join Dr. Daesung Shin's lab on the South Campus, contributing to basic and translational research on lysosomal diseases and neuroinflammation.

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology, with strong publication records and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• A recent Ph.D. degree with background in molecular and cell biology is essential.
• Demonstrated publication record preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the lab focusing on lysosomal diseases and neuroinflammation.
• Characterize mutant animal and cell culture models with cell-autonomous effects.
• Elucidate anti-inflammatory mechanisms and collaborate with core facilities.

Skills

Publications

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Classification Title

Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate

Department

Department Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The laboratory of Dr. Daesung Shin at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - SUNY , Buffalo NY, is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team dedicated to the basic and translational research of lysosomal diseases and neuroinflammation. The lab is in the South Campus with access to cutting-edge resources and core facilities. Potential projects encompass the characterization of novel mutant animal and cell culture models showing cell autonomous effect of lysosomal enzyme deficiency in both central and peripheral nervous systems, and elucidation of anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their own publications. The successful candidate is a highly motivated and exceptionally organized team player with good communication skills.

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Minimum Qualifications

A recent Ph.D. degree with background in molecular and cell biology is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experimentation in mouse genetics and histology are plus.
• A neuroscientific background is not necessary but is a plus.

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Driving Requirements

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

Salary Range

Salary Range $52,000

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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

Regular hours

Campus

Campus South Campus

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 12/12/2024

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