Research Scholar, Oral Biology

A Research Scholar position with focus on bioinformatics is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine with Dr. Patricia Diaz’s research team.

• Implement and evaluate existing algorithms for the analysis of intra-species strain variability in the oral microbiome.
• Contribute to the development of novel pipelines to resolve strains in metagenomes.
• Evaluate the relationships of strains with periodontal disease.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meeting, presenting and discussing data.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and writing.

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

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff**? 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.

• Doctoral degree or the equivalent from a foreign university in the relevant discipline.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year for year basis.

• Graduate Degree in Bioinformatics

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range $38,000 - $42,000

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.

37.5 hours per week

Campus South Campus

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .