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  • Research Support Specialist, Biological Sciences
    Biological Sciences
    University at Buffalo



    Research Support Specialist, Biological Sciences



    Position Information

    Position Title: Research Support Specialist, Biological Sciences
    Department: Biological Sciences
    Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59511
    Job Type: Full-Time

    Posting Detail Information

    Position Summary


    Professors Omer Gokcumen (Biology) and Ekin Atilla (Chemistry) are seeking a highly motivated Research Support Specialist to join our collaborative program at the intersection of lipid biology, cell death, and evolutionary genomics.


    The project, primarily led by the Gokcumen Laboratory, investigates the evolutionary genomics of lipid-related pathways, with a particular focus on genomic structural variation in humans. The research support specialist will also contribute to the Atilla Laboratory, which explores lipid signaling and membrane dynamics during different cell fates, using state-of-the-art approaches in lipidomics, chemical biology, and advanced imaging.


    Working closely with both laboratories, the research support specialist will investigate the functional and evolutionary impact of lipid-related genetic variation. This integrative program offers a unique opportunity to bridge mechanistic cell biology with evolutionary insight, linking genomic variation to lipid-related biological traits.

    Assigned tasks may include:



      • Operate and make decisions within defined test or analytical protocols.

      • Carry out assignments that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty and in the operation of applicable equipment

      • Conduct test procedures

      • Use specialized methods for data collation and interpretation



     



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    As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.



    Minimum Qualifications


    B.S. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field.

     



    Preferred Qualifications




      • Experience with mammalian cell culture, genetics, and molecular biology.

      • Familiarity with advanced in vitro models is desirable.



    Physical Demands


    Salary Range
    $35,000 - $50,000

    Special Instructions Summary


    All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.



    Is a background check required for this posting?
    No

    Contact Information

    Contact's Name: Omer Gokcumen
    Contact's Pronouns:
    Contact's Title: Professor
    Contact's Email: omergokc@buffalo.edu
    Contact's Phone: 716-645-4937

    Posting Dates

    Posted: 10/10/2025
    Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
    Date to be filled: 01/05/2026


 


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