"Postdoctoral Associate"

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Postdoctoral Associate
Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Department: Structural Biology Department
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61080
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar to help the lab clarify the structural biology of human membrane proteins and membrane protein complexes involved in epithelial cell/cell adhesion and intercellular transport using X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), microcrystal electron diffraction (microED), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).
The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for:

• The expression, purification, and structure determination of these membrane proteins and complexes.
• Assisting with lab organization and operation
• Training of students and other lab personnel
• Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.

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Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline. The candidate should also possess effective written, verbal, and listening skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years’ experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preparation and handling and 2+ years’ experience in one structural biology technique.
Salary Range
$55,000 - $65000
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Alex Vecchio
Contact's Title: Assistant Professor
Contact's Email: vecchioa@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2685
Posting Dates
Posted: 02/13/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled