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 applicants 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.
Physical Demands
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.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Ekin Atilla-Gokcumen
Contact's Pronouns:
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
