"Postdoctoral Associate"

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Postdoctoral Associate

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate

Department: Chemistry

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58767

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Lipid Biology, Cell Death, and Evolutionary Genomics.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our collaborative research program at the intersection of lipid biology, cell death, and evolutionary genomics. The project, primarily led by the Atilla Laboratory (Department of Chemistry), investigates how lipid signaling and membrane dynamics regulate necroptotic cell death and its inflammatory consequences, using state-of-the-art approaches in lipidomics, chemical biology, and advanced imaging. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate closely with the Gokcumen Laboratory (Department of Biological Sciences), which focuses on evolutionary and bioinformatics approaches, to explore how lipid-related genes and necroptotic pathways have evolved across species. This integrative research program offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative projects that bridge mechanistic cell biology with evolutionary insight, linking genomic variation to specific, lipid-related biological traits.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• organize and implement research plans
• develop methods or research that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty
• conduct tests procedures and engage in data collection
• analyze, evaluate, and present findings in professional journals and at professional conferences and meetings

The ideal candidate will have a background in cell biology, lipidomics, evolutionary genomics, or bioinformatics. More importantly, we are seeking an individual with a strong interest in learning and integrating across these disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to expand computational skillset and engage in truly interdisciplinary science.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences or relevant fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in mammalian cell culture, bioinformatics, lipidomics, molecular biology. Experience in state-of-the-art in vitro models preferred.

Salary Range

$63,000 - $68,000

Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen

Contact's Title: Professor

Contact's Email: ekinatil@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-645-6800

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/29/2025

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 11/03/2025