Postdoctoral Associate

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled;

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Biological Sciences
Posting Number R250057
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56571
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
As a Postdoctoral Associate under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Alfredo Oliveros), the candidate will use preclinical mouse models to investigate the crosstalk between the peripheral immune system and the central nervous system, and to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying how cancer and chemotherapy associated neuroinflammation contributes to cognitive dysfunction in the exciting new field of cancer related cognitive impairments. The candidate will work in an environment that is team-oriented where creativity, enthusiasm, and dedicated effort are highly rewarded.
Among the key job duties of this position which the candidate may have experience in include the following but are not limited to:
  • Planning and executing experiments independently to perform isolation of immune cells from various tissues, including spleen, brain, lymph nodes or blood and quantitative analysis using flow cytometry, cell sorting with appropriate analysis software.
  • Performing cellular/molecular biology-based experiments including protein expression and quantification, SDS PAGE and immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry for fluorescence/confocal microscopy, gene expression and PCR analysis.
  • Communicating scientific research progress in the form of oral presentations at conferences, in addition to preparing and submit scientific research for grant submissions and publication in scientific journal articles.
  • Performing duties relating to animal care, including but not limited to breeding, genotyping and maintenance of mouse colonies.
  • Instructing and training students (undergraduate and graduate), technicians and laboratory assistants as 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 our benefit packages .
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
PhD in either Neuroimmunology, Immunology, Neurobiology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Rodent brain dissection, non-central nervous system tissue dissection. cryostat/microtome sectioning, immunohistochemistry and fluorescence/confocal microscopy.
  • In vivo tumor bearing models
  • Behavioral tests to assess cognitive function
  • Experience with performing cellular/molecular biology-based experiments including protein expression and purification, protein quantification, SDS PAGE and immunoblotting, gene expression and PCR analysis, immunohistochemistry for fluorescence/confocal microscopy.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $53,000 - $55,000
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 Alfredo Oliveros
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email alfredoo@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4973

Posting Dates


Posted 04/04/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References


Number of references required 2
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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