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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant professor of structural biology in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Assistant Professor of Structural Biology is an early-career faculty member at a university or research institution who teaches courses and conducts research related to the structure and function of biological macromolecules. They often use techniques like X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, or NMR spectroscopy to investigate proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules. In addition to research, they mentor students, apply for research grants, publish scientific papers, and participate in academic service such as committee work.

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To thrive as an Assistant Professor of Structural Biology, you need a PhD in structural biology or a related field, strong research experience, and a solid publication record. Expertise in techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and bioinformatics tools, along with experience in grant writing, are highly valued. Effective communication, mentoring abilities, and collaborative skills distinguish outstanding candidates in both teaching and research environments. These competencies are crucial for advancing scientific discovery, securing funding, and fostering student development in academia.

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Assistant Professors of Structural Biology often juggle the demands of conducting innovative research, publishing results, and securing grant funding, while also developing and delivering engaging courses for students. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially during grant cycles or when launching new lab projects. Time management, effective delegation within the research group, and seeking mentorship from senior faculty are common strategies to help manage these demands. Many institutions also offer support structures such as teaching assistants and research staff, which can ease the workload.

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Structural Biology

Buffalo, NY • On-site

University at Buffalo
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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$70K - $85K/yr

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Position Title
Postdoctoral Fellow, Structural Biology
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Department
Structural Biology Department
Posting Number
R260058
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61964
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Grant Lab at the University at Buffalo is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Fellowto lead the computational development of a novel generative AI framework for structural biology. This project sits at the intersection of X-ray scattering and deep learning, aimed at integrating experimental data to predict protein ensemble structures. As an Empire AI-funded fellow, you will have early access to the Empire AI clusters, utilizing state-of-the-art GPU architectures to push the boundaries of structural biology.
This position is a prestigious Empire AI Fellowship at the University at Buffalo, designed for a "CS-first" researcher to drive the technical evolution and large-scale implementation of a new platform for protein structure prediction. Working at the intersection of generative AI and biophysics, the Fellow will focus on expanding the current framework to model dynamic protein ensembles. As an Empire AI-funded fellow, you will have access to the Empire AI Alpha and Beta clusters, utilizing hundreds of state-of-the-art GPUs (including H100 and GB200 nodes) for scaling generative models for structural biology.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for:
  • Technical Expansion: Implementing the next phase of the project to transition from rigid-body models to sophisticated systems for protein ensemble modeling.
  • Computational Optimization: Resolving hardware-specific performance and numerical precision challenges across diverse GPU environments.
  • Architecture Design: Leading the design of new loss functions, model architectures, and synthetic datasets that integrate experimental X-ray scattering data.
  • System Stability: Ensuring numerical reproducibility and stability in large-scale distributed training workloads.

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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
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Physics, or a related field with a focus on Deep Learning.
  • All degree requirements, including dissertation, must be completed by the start date.
  • Expert-level proficiency in PyTorch and/or JAX.
  • Demonstrated experience with Distributed Training (e.g., DeepSpeed, FSDP) and managing large-scale GPU workloads.
  • Strong understanding of low-level model stability, including mixed-precision training (BF16/FP8) and gradient accumulation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • At least two years of experience beyond the PhD in a research or engineering environment focused on large-scale AI.
  • Experience with geometric deep learning, diffusion architectures, or related frameworks (e.g., OpenFold, AlphaFold2/3).
  • Familiarity with Docker/Singularity for reproducible HPC environments.
  • Experience with CUDA-level optimization or debugging hardware-specific performance differences.
  • Basic knowledge of protein structure, folding, or biophysics.

Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
Salary Range
$70,000 - $85,000
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
37.5 hours per week
Campus
Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
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Contact Information
Contact's Name
Thomas Grant
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Assistant Professor
Contact's Email
tdgrant@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-829-5490
Posting Dates
Posted
04/10/2026
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
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