Postdoctoral Position in Microbiology & Bacteriophage Research | University at Buffalo

Biopractify; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Huang Lab at the University at Buffalo is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to study bacteriophages that infect gut Bacteroidales and investigate mechanisms that enable these bacteria to colonize and survive in the gut environment. This role provides hands-on experience across high-throughput genomics, genetics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics.

You will conduct independent research, apply functional genomics and microbial genetics techniques, contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Expertise in microbial genetics and functional genomics.
• Strong independence and collaborative skills.
• Experience with LC-MS and analytical chemistry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on gut Bacteroidales and bacteriophages.
• Apply functional genomics and microbial genetics techniques.
• Carry out high-throughput experiments and analytical chemistry approaches.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and genomic data, including bioinformatics.
• Communicate findings through presentations and publications.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology

Tools

LC-MS

Bioinformatics

Next-generation sequencing

Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Postdoctoral Position in Microbiology & Bacteriophage Research | University at Buffalo

Institution: University at Buffalo – Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Research Area: Bacteriophages | Gut Microbiology | Bacteroidales | Microbial Genetics | Functional Genomics | Bacteria-Phage Interactions | Microbiology | Bioinformatics

The Huang Lab, led by Dr. Yolanda Huang, at the University at Buffalo, is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to study bacteriophages that infect gut Bacteroidales and investigate the mechanisms that enable prominent gut bacteria to colonize and survive in the gut environment.

The candidate will work on projects centered on bacteria-phage interactions using high-throughput and mechanistic approaches spanning functional genomics, genetics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics.

What You’ll Work On

Investigate interactions between bacteriophages and gut Bacteroidales, with an emphasis on understanding mechanisms that influence bacterial colonization and survival.

Apply functional genomic and genetic approaches to investigate bacterial and phage biology.

High-Throughput Research

Use high-throughput experimental approaches to study bacteria-phage interactions and identify mechanisms underlying these biological systems.

Work with biochemical approaches and analytical chemistry techniques, including LC-MS, to investigate molecular mechanisms.

Integrate bioinformatics approaches with experimental research to analyze biological data and understand bacteria-phage systems.

The postdoctoral research may involve:

• Bacteriophage biology
• Bacteria-phage interactions
• Anaerobic microbiology
• Analytical chemistry
• LC-MS
• Bioinformatics
• Bacterial colonization and survival
• Microbial physiology

Ideal Candidate

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Microbial genetics
  • Functional genomics
  • Anaerobic microbiology
  • Bacteriophages
  • Next-generation sequencing
  • Assay development
  • Biochemistry
  • LC-MS / analytical chemistry
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary microbiology research.

What You’ll Gain

• Postdoctoral research experience at the University at Buffalo.
• Hands-on experience studying gut bacteria and bacteriophages.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary research combining microbiology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and bioinformatics.
• Experience with high-throughput and mechanistic research approaches.
• Opportunities for scientific research and career development.
• Mentorship within a new research laboratory.
• Opportunities to contribute to research on important gut microbial systems.
• Research experience in a laboratory supported by foundation and NIH funding.

The Huang Lab’s research aims to advance the mechanistic understanding of prominent gut bacteria, particularly how bacteria colonize and survive in the gut environment.

The research focuses on bacteria-phage interactions in Bacteroidales using complementary high-throughput and mechanistic approaches.

Research approaches include:

• Analytical chemistry
• LC-MS
• Bioinformatics
• High-throughput approaches
• Mechanistic microbiology

The successful postdoctoral researcher will be expected to:

• Conduct independent research involving gut Bacteroidales and bacteriophages.
• Investigate bacteria-phage interactions using experimental approaches.
• Apply functional genomics and microbial genetics techniques.
• Conduct or contribute to high-throughput experiments.
• Utilize biochemical and analytical chemistry approaches.
• Apply LC-MS and other relevant methodologies where appropriate.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and genomic data.
• Integrate bioinformatics with experimental microbiology research.
• Communicate research findings through presentations and scientific publications.
• Collaborate effectively within the research team.

Category

Postdoctoral Position | Postdoc Researcher | Microbiology | Bacteriophage Research | Gut Microbiology | Bacteroidales | Microbial Genetics | Functional Genomics | Bioinformatics | Biochemistry | LC-MS | Bacteria-Phage Interactions | University at Buffalo | USA Postdoc Positions | Biomedical Research

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Institution: University at Buffalo

School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Department: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Areas: Microbiology | Bacteriophages | Gut Microbiology | Bacteroidales | Microbial Genetics | Functional Genomics | Bioinformatics

Research Techniques: High-Throughput Approaches | Functional Genomics | Genetics | NGS | Biochemistry | LC-MS | Analytical Chemistry | Bioinformatics

Minimum Degree: PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field

Preferred Expertise: Microbial Genetics | Functional Genomics | Anaerobes | Phages | NGS | Assay Development | Biochemistry | LC-MS

Application Mode: Email / Online Application

Application Documents: CV | Cover Letter | 1-Page Proposed Research Statement | 2–3 References

Institutional Funding: Foundation and NIH Funded Lab

Research Focus: Bacteriophages Infecting Gut Bacteroidales | Bacteria-Phage Interactions | Gut Bacterial Colonization and Survival