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Postdoctoral Associate, Medicine

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Medicine
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Medicine
Posting Number R230282
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Medicine at the University of Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate. Our lab studies the epigenetic mechanisms of resistance to receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (RTKIs) in renal cell carcinoma.

This position is to:
  • Investigate the role of the histone modifier EZH2 and the androgen receptor (AR) in modulating drug resistance to RTKIs both in preclinical models and patients.
  • Investigate the role of dietary changes in reducing toxicities and increasing antitumor response of targeted therapies.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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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 biomedical sciences with experience in cancer or cell biology
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in genitourinary cancer Cell culture and animal models general molecular biology techniques (qPCR, immunoblot, ELISA etc)
  • Experience in histology, immunofluorescence and microscopy RNAseq and phosphoproteomics
  • Experience with PBMCs and biomarkers
Physical Demands
  • This position requires working in a lab setting
Salary Range $50,000 - $60,000
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 hours per week
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Ariel Burden
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Staff Assistant
Contact's Email aeburden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-859-4848
Posting Dates

Posted 12/04/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 01/01/2024
References

Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents