Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical

Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Position Information

• Fiscal Year: 2026-2027
• Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
• Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate
• Department: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Posting Number: R260133
• Employer: Research Foundation
• Position Type: RF Professional
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary Grade: E.89

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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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

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$57,000

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.

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

North Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

• Contact's Name: Viviana Monje
• 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: Open Until Filled
• Date to be filled: 10/01/2026

References

• Number of references required: 3

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Research Statement