Postdoctoral Associate

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Jul 2025

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics
Posting Number R250110
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58027
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
The Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonic s at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct multidisciplinary research in the area of Quantum Optics experiments and generation of entangled photons using femtosecond laser and nonlinear optical techniques.
Job duties will include:
  • Exploring how non-classical states of light can enhance modern microscopic imaging techniques.
  • Designing setting up and executing the experiments
  • Developing relevant algorithms for experimental data post-processing
  • Mentor and work closely with multiple Ph.D. and M.S. students as well as four principal investigators from different disciplines.
  • Frequent oral and written reporting will be required.


Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
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
  • Ph.D. in a related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Chemistry, Physics, Photonics and Quantum Optics
  • Basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study. Requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts and principles in the field of study or discipline
  • Primary responsibilities include data analysis, drafting and preparing manuscripts with the PI and presentation of data at national and international scientific meetings.
  • Demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their own publications.
  • Highly motivated and exceptionally organized team player with good communication skills.
  • Strong language and writing skills.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $50,000
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
37.5
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name Timothy Cryan
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Executive Officer
Contact's Email tmcryan@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4159

Posting Dates


Posted 07/15/2025
Deadline for applicants 07/29/2025
Date to be filled

References


Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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