Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

State University of New York at Buffalo; Mississippi; On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research university is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Microbiology and Immunology to explore gut bacteria and phage interactions. In this role, you will utilize cutting-edge genomic techniques to advance research on molecular microbiota. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and retirement plans

Supportive work-life balance

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field is required.
• Strong expertise in microbial genetics, functional genomics, and bioinformatics preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on gut microbiota using high-throughput genomics.
• Isolate and cultivate anaerobes and phages for studies.
• Analyze bacterial physiology and composition dynamics.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time-management

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

The Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Yolanda Huang (Department of Microbiology & Immunology ). The lab’s research focuses on discovering new functions encoded among gut anaerobic bacteria and bacteriophages using high-throughput functional genomics. We are also interested in bacteria-phage interactions and how phages alter bacterial physiology and microbial composition dynamics. The overall goal is to advance our understanding of the gut microbiota at the molecular level. Research projects leverage cutting-edge techniques, including DNA barcoding, short and long-read sequencing technologies, and high-throughput functional genomics.

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal, and academic pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefits packages .

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

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

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following: isolation/cultivation of anaerobes and/or phages, anaerobic techniques, functional genomics, sequencing, high-throughput assay development, biochemistry, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry (LC-MS, HPLC ), and microbial genetics
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently and collaborative within a team, time-management, and organizational skills, strong communication skills

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $56,484 - $68,604

Additional Salary Information

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.

Work Hours

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 07/31/2024

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