University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Ophthalmology Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Ophthalmology Posting Number R250137 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58870 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Job Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.89 Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Associate. Dr. Sangita Patel’s lab, Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo, is located at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Dr. Patel’s lab studies the physiology of the corneal endothelium, the cell layer that maintains transparency of the cornea. Current projects are focused on studies of the extracellular matrix of the corneal endothelium and responses to cell injury. The Post-Doctoral Associate is expected to be able to move projects from the idea phase to the bench, including interpretation and presentation of findings.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing new protocols for new research ideas
• Performing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing for presentation/publications
• Human and cow eye dissections
• General laboratory maintenance/upkeep activities

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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 or MD in a relevant science / health science field
• Excellent organizational, documentation and communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in cell culture techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about ophthalmic disease and ocular anatomy
• Experience studying extracellular matrix

Physical Demands Salary Range $50,000 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

Full time

Day-to-day hours may vary

Campus VA Medical Center Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Sangita Patel Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Associate Professor Contact's Email sppatel@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-881-7975 Posted 09/05/2025 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant