Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57862
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
We are looking for motivated a postdoctoral associate to pursue a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation / NIH-funded study focusing on the role of bacterial-mediated mucus degradation in the progression of cystic fibrosis lung disease. This translational effort will leverage cutting-edge stable isotope probing and proteomic technologies, genomics and microbiome analysis, imaging, epithelial cell culture, and animal models of airway disease to probe in vivo bacterial activity and their interactions with the host epithelium. The ideal candidates will have a PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, or related field, demonstrated research productivity, and expertise in any of the following areas: microbial genetics, physiology & metabolism, analytical biochemistry (FPLC/HPLC/LC-MS/MS), animal infection models, multi-omic approaches and data analysis, and/or anaerobic bacterial culture.
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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
Doctoral degree or equivalent degree in Microbiology or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in microbial genetics, analytical biochemistry (FPLC/HPLC/mass spectrometry), animal infection models, and/or anaerobic bacterial culture.
Experience with computational multi-omic data analysis
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$56,484 - $68,604
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Ryan Hunter
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Assistant Professor
Contact's Email: rhunter2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2701
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/02/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:
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