Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

University at Buffalo, located in Buffalo, NY, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The lab studies HIV-1 persistence in tissue-resident alveolar macrophages and collaborations with Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Clinical Research Program to explore viral genomics and host factors affecting latency.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in virology, immunology or biochemistry, with experience in flow cytometry, cloning, and RNA biology.

Qualifications

• PhD graduate in the field of virology, immunology or biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NIH-funded research projects in molecular virology and immunology.
• Collaborate with international teams to study HIV-1 persistence in alveolar macrophages.
• Prepare and present research findings through publications and presentations.

Skills

HIV research

Mutagenesis

Cloning

Flow cytometry

RNA biology

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in virology/immunology/biochemistry

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Postdoctoral Associate positions on NIH -funded research projects are available in the laboratory of Dr. Saikat Boliar in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, the State University of New York.

The Boliar lab studies HIV -1 persistence in tissue-resident lung alveolar macrophages and its impacts on macrophage innate immunity. The postdoctoral associates will work in close collaboration with scientists at the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Clinical Research Program in Blantyre, Malawi to investigate viral genomic and transcriptomic profiles in infected alveolar macrophages and how the cellular distribution compares in anti-retroviral treated or untreated study participants. A second project will focus on identification of the role of novel host-dependency factors, particularly long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in HIV -1 latency/persistence and investigate how lncRNAs can be therapeutically targeted.

The postdoctoral associates will have the opportunity to work in an internationally collaborative and supportive environment, gain expertise in molecular virology, immunology and RNA biology and receive mentoring for research and career development.

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD graduate in the field of virology, immunology or biochemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: HIV virus isolation/production, mutagenesis, cloning, flow-cytometry, RNA biology.
• Knowledge of next‑generation sequencing and bioinformatics is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by first-author publication(s) and research presentation(s).

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

Salary Range $47,500 - $65,000

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.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].