What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Associate, Physiology and Biophysics position at University at Buffalo?
The University at Buffalo Physiology and Biophysics Department has an exciting opportunity for two Postdoctoral Associate positions in the Neuroscience field available in the laboratory of SUNY Distinguished Professor Zhen Yan, Ph.D. (Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo UB).
The research goal is to understand the epigenetic and synaptic mechanisms of a variety of brain disorders, including:
The research goal is to understand the epigenetic and synaptic mechanisms of a variety of brain disorders, including:
- Alzheimer’s disease and stress-associated mental illnesses.
- Transgenic mouse models, human postmortem tissues, and human stem cell-derived neurons are used to uncover pathophysiological basis and treatment strategies for these CNS diseases.
- A combination of cutting-edge biochemical, molecular biological, electrophysiological, chemogenetic, optogenetic, transcriptomic and behavioral approaches are used in their research.
More than 150 publications have been generated to report their scientific findings, many of which are on high-impact journals, including Nature Neuroscience, Nature Communications, Neuron, Cell Reports, Brain, Science Advances, Molecular Psychiatry, etc. For more information on publications, lab members, and funding, please visit www.buffalo.edu/~zhenyan.
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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefits packages.
About UB
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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
A successful candidate for the postdoc position should have :
- PhD degree in Biomedical field
- Experience working as part of a team in an academic research laboratory
- Computer skills for data analyses
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Willing to work extra hours if needed
- Desire and ability to learn new skills quickly
- Strong dedication in neuroscience research and expertise in experimental performance
Preferred Qualifications
PhD with research experience behavior, molecular and cellular neuroscience is highly preferred. Other preferred characteristics include: excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record, proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a cross-functional team and the ability to effectively plan and organize work activities, and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$45,000 - $55,000
Work Hours
37.5 Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campus
Downtown Campus
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