Job Details

University at Buffalo
  • Position Number: 9793728
  • Location: Buffalo, United States
  • Position Type: Engineering - Chemical


Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Department: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Posting Link: <a href=""https://apptrkr.com/9793728"">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64055
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Monje Group in computational research within the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, biology, and computation. The successful candidate will engage in theoretical and computational research aimed at understanding the role of lipids in biomolecular mechanisms and material properties.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the postdoctoral researcher will develop and apply advanced simulation techniques, and data-driven approaches to explore complex biophysical phenomena at the cell membrane. This role provides a platform for scientific growth, collaboration with experimental and computational researchers, and contribution to high-impact discoveries in structural biology, lipid-protein dynamics, lipid membrane biophysics, and related areas.

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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 Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, or a related discipline with experience in biomolecular simulation techniques, and programming/scripting (Bash,Python)


Preferred Qualifications
  • The candidate should have demonstrated experience in molecular modelling, particularly in the areas of biophysics or material design (all atom / coarse- grained approaches)
  • Experience with enhanced sampling techniques; computational biophysics/chemistry
  • Usage of high-performance computing clusters, preferably GPU-based computing
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
  • Strong publication record


Physical Demands


Salary Range
$57,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Viviana Monje
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Assistant Professor
Contact's Email: vmonje@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-9301

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/28/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 10/01/2026







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