Postdoctoral Associate, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Department: Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61888
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health (EEH) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate to join our dynamic team of faculty and staff.

Working with Dr. Zhongzheng (Jason) Niu, EEH Assistant Professor, the postdoctoral associate will work on research projects pertaining to cardiometabolic health through a life course perspective. Possible projects include examining environmental risk factors (e.g., air pollution, heatwave, endocrine disrupting chemicals) on biological aging (telomere length, epigenetic clocks), and multi-omics integration (epigenome, mitochondrial functions, and metabolomics). The postdoctoral associate will receive training on data analysis with advanced statistical approaches, publishing high-impact journal articles, successful grant writing, and career development. The candidate will be expected to manage and analyze existing data, work as part of a functional team, write manuscripts and present research results at scientific conferences. Depending on interest, the candidate may also participate in an ongoing clinical trial of post-partum hypertension and depression.

The postdoctoral associate should be self-motivated, creative, productive, and organized. Successful candidates should possess advanced expertise in statistical programming languages such as SAS, Stata and/or R. There is funding available for this position for up to two years, however, the appointment will be reviewed and renewed on an annual basis. This is an in-person position, and candidates will be expected to be physically present at the University at Buffalo for the duration of the appointment.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education, research, and service. We encourage applications from women, members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, PharmD, etc.) in a public health discipline or a related field
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in quantitative public health field (e.g., health services, epidemiology or biostatistics) preferred.
Candidates from the social sciences with strong quantitative skills (e.g., economics, political science, sociology) and an interest in health-related research will also be considered.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$56,484

Special Instructions Summary

Applications will be considered as they are received. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Anna Alvarado
Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact's Title: Department Staff Assistant
Contact's Email: annaalva@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-5376

Posting Dates

Posted: 04/14/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 10/08/2026

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