Research Scientist, Ophthalmology

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

University at Buffalo’s Department of Ophthalmology in the Buffalo VA Medical Center seeks a motivated Research Scientist to advance corneal endothelium research. The role moves ideas from concept to bench, interprets findings, and guides future investigations.

Key duties include establishing new protocols, performing experiments, data analysis, and preparing reports. The position involves mentoring junior staff and maintaining the lab. Salary ranges reflect post-PhD expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a relevant science / health science field.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient in cell culture techniques and general cell/molecular biology protocols.

Responsibilities

• Establishing new protocols for research ideas
• Performing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing for presentation
• Preparing reports and publications
• Human and cow eye dissections
• Teaching and guiding junior laboratory team members
• General laboratory maintenance/upkeep activities

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication and teamwork

Education

PhD or MD in a relevant science/health field

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Research Scientist. Dr. Sangita Patel’s lab, Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo, is located at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Dr. Patel’s lab studies the physiology of the corneal endothelium, the cell layer that maintains transparency of the cornea. Current projects are focused on studies of the extracellular matrix of the corneal endothelium and responses to cell injury. The Research Scientist is expected to be able to move projects from the idea phase to the bench, including interpretation and presentation of findings, and guiding future areas for investigation.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing new protocols for research ideas
• Performing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing for presentation
• Preparing reports and publications
• Human and cow eye dissections
• Teaching and guiding junior laboratory team members
• General laboratory maintenance/upkeep activities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a relevant science / health science field
• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in cell culture techniques and general cell/molecular biology protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about ophthalmic disease and ocular anatomy
• Experience studying extracellular matrix
• Experience with microdissection

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Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

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

Salary Range

Salary Range $50,000 – $60,000

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

Full time
Day-to-day hours may vary

Campus

Campus VA Medical Center

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Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Sangita Patel

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Associate Professor

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 09/05/2025

Date to be filled

References

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Number of references required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

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