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Postdoctoral Associate, Biological Sciences

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Biological Sciences
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Biological Sciences
Posting Number R230234
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 Biological Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate who will work in the Baiz Lab. Research in the Baiz Lab uses molecular tools to understand the process of speciation in vertebrate systems, from genes underlying reproductive isolation and adaptation to differentiation of host-associated symbiont communities.

Current projects focus on:
  • Understanding the evolution of avian pigmentation,
  • Hybrid zone studies involving gut microbiome variation, gene introgression, and color phenotypes, and
  • Phylosymbiosis.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Development of independent research projects/grant proposals
  • Bioinformatic analysis
  • DNA extraction and sequencing
  • Fieldwork
  • Mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students

Ideal candidates will have research interests in speciation, population genetics, microbiomes, and/or evolutionary genomics. The candidate is encouraged to analyze existing datasets and/or samples currently in the lab, and is also encouraged to develop new projects closely related to research themes in the lab.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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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
PhD in evolutionary biology/ecology, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $54,840 - $55,937
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 North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Marcella Baiz
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email mbaiz@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4985
Posting Dates

Posted 10/18/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 02/01/2024
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
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