| Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate Posting Number: R2000045 Employer: Research Foundation Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 FTE: 1.00 Position Summary: A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in multidisciplinary, collaborative projects investigating mechanisms underlying drug resistance and metastasis in tumor microenvironment. This position requires performing experimental studies using in vitro and in vivo systems to describe and predict pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic responses of various therapeutic agents, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, with the aim of facilitating translational research and drug development in oncology. Position responsibilities:
Evaluate dose-response relationships using cell lines and preclinical animal models
Perform experiments related to basic molecular/cell biology
Develop and perform in vitro assays to quantify therapy-induced responses
Generate genetically-modified cell lines to elucidate molecular mechanisms
Write scientific manuscripts, reports and research proposals
Present scientific findings to national meetings.Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages. About UB
The University at Buffalo is SUNY's most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. 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: The ideal candidate has a PhD in pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences, cancer pharmacology, engineering or related fields with a strong publication record. Preferred Qualifications: Good communication/organization skills with the ability to work in collaborative environment are essential. Familiarity or prior hands-on experience in experimental techniques such as molecular and cellular biology, tissue culture, and antitumor activity evaluation in rodents is highly desired. The successful candidate will acquire experience in animal-to-human translational research, including early phase clinical trials. Individuals who want to expand their knowledge into pharmaceutical sciences, computational modeling, and quantitative systems pharmacology to depict and predict responses of solid tumors to anticancer agents are highly encouraged to apply. Deadline for Applicants: Open until filled. Quicklink for Posting: 23996 | 
