Postdoctoral Associate, Pharmacy

Fiscal Year  Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Pharmacy Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Pharmacy Posting Number R260064 Posting Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Job Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade

E.89

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The lab of Dr. Yanan Zhao in the Department of Pharmacy practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is looking to hire Postdoctoral Associates to assist with laboratory research, publications and grant proposals.

Responsibilities to Include:

* Conduct research and perform laboratory tasks and experiments under direct supervision.

* Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, and prepare detailed reports summarizing observations and conclusions.

* Present research findings in internal and external forums, including scientific conferences, lab meetings, and seminars.

* Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications, as appropriate.

* Perform other duties as assigned, including teaching and training students and participating in related projects.

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* Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

* Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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

* Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in one of the following disciplines:
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical Diagnostics, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

* A strong background in microbiology, including experience with bacterial and/or fungal culture, antibiotic susceptibility testing, rapid molecular detection of resistance genes or pathogens, and related laboratory techniques.

* Proficiency in developing and running BSL2 small animal infection models for bacterial and fungal pathogens.

* Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, microscopy imaging, flow cytometry, and other techniques related to molecular microbiology and immunology.

* A proven track record of scholarly productivity, demonstrated by at least one first-author publication in high-impact journals and additional co-authored publications in journals relevant to the field.

Physical Demands Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 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 South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Dr. Yanan Zhao Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Professor Contact's Email yananzh Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 04/17/2026 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 08/01/2026

References

Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant