Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,484 - 68,604; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in New York is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate in Microbiology and Immunology. The role involves conducting research on bacterial-mediated mucus degradation related to cystic fibrosis, utilizing advanced technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A PhD in microbiology or a related field is required along with proven research experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,484 to $68,604.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in microbiology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Demonstrated research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on bacterial-mediated mucus degradation in cystic fibrosis.
• Use advanced technologies to study bacterial activity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Microbial genetics

Analytical biochemistry (FPLC / HPLC / LC-MS/MS)

Animal infection models

Computational multi-omic data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

We are looking for a motivated 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 candidate 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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Responsibilities

• Carry out a translational study focusing on bacterial-mediated mucus degradation in cystic fibrosis lung disease, using in vivo and in vitro models.
• Apply stable isotope probing, proteomics, genomics and microbiome analyses, imaging, epithelial cell culture, and animal models to study bacterial activity and host interactions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design experiments, analyze data, and disseminate findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $56,484 - $68,604
• 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: 37.5 hours per week
• Campus: Downtown Campus

Additional Information

Background check: No

Posting Dates: Posted 07/02/2025

References: Number of references required — 3

Contact Information

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made 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].