Careers at the Institute

The Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute attracts talented scientists and support staff to explore exciting research opportunities and the freedom to pursue the unknown. We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, a generous retirement plan, disability, and life insurance coverage, competitive vacation/holiday policies, and pre-tax spending accounts. The Institute is a welcoming environment and embraces diversity in people as well as the skills they bring to us. There has never been a better time to be in Buffalo.

Current Openings

  • Research Associate

The Snell laboratory at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI) seeks a research associate to work on a DOE supported project looking at the health effects of low radiation. The candidate would be working on the cloning, expression, and purification of proteins related to the project. Training is available. The Institute houses the National Crystallization Center, and its own Cryo-EM facility. Preference would be given to candidates that could make good use of one or more of these facilities. Candidates are expected to have a degree in biochemistry or a related field and have demonstrated expertise in the area. Click here for details.

    About HWI and Buffalo, NY:

    HWI has celebrated more than 60 years as an independent research institute and is continually growing. Located in Buffalo, New York, HWI is at the heart of the growing Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and partners with the University at Buffalo, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the University of Rochester, and numerous others.

    Buffalo offers a vast array of community organizations that add to the richness of the area and also offer people many opportunities to grow and contribute. Housing is one of the most affordable in the United States.

    EEO Statement

    The Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, Inc. (HWI) is an equal opportunity employer, extends employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, sex, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, or disability that would prevent the performance of the essential requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation in compliance with the appropriate New York State and Federal laws, or any other legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all conditions and terms of employment.