Position Information
| Fiscal Year | 2024-2025 |
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Associate, Structural Biology Department |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department | Structural Biology Department |
| Posting Number | R240201 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52784 |
| Employer | Research Foundation |
| Position Type | RF Professional |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Appointment Term | |
| Salary Grade | E.89 |
Posting Detail Information
| Position Summary | The Pillon Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. The lab’s research program lies at the intersect of structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and RNA biology. The primary goal will be to elucidate the mechanisms of gene regulation by characterizing multi-component machines responsible for RNA processing, modification, and decay. Under the general guidance of the Principle Investigator:Develop and apply hybrid structural biology with biochemistry to uncover the structural organization of RNA processing, modification, and decay complexesElucidate the regulation of multi-component RNA processing machines by applying enzymology, molecular biology and cell biologyEstablish and optimize lab protocols for new techniques and assaysAssist with graduate student training and mentorshipPresent research findings at institutional, regional, and/or national scientific meetingsMaintain good communication with the lab leader and membersOutstanding 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. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Doctoral degree or the equivalent degree from a foreign university.All degree requirements, including dissertation, must be completed. Appointment may be used as a familiarization period for researchers to acquire new skills and research methodology due to limited professional employment experience in the field of research or scholarly study.Experience in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or nucleic acid research |
| Preferred Qualifications | Four years of laboratory experience in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or nucleic acid research. |
| Physical Demands | |
| Salary Range | $47,500 – $65,000 |
| 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 | 40 hours per week |
| Campus | Downtown Campus |
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| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
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Contact Information
| Contact’s Name | Dr. Monica Pillon |
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| Contact’s Pronouns | |
| Contact’s Title | Assistant Professor |
| Contact’s Email | mpillon@buffalo.edu |
| Contact’s Phone | 716-829-2519 |
Posting Dates
| Posted | 09/17/2024 |
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| Deadline for applicants | Open Until Filled |
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References
| Number of references required | 1 |
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