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Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Number R230273
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/46572
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Ryan Hunter (Department of Microbiology & Immunology) for motivated postdoctoral scholars or research associates to pursue a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation / NIH-funded study focusing on the role of bacterial-mediated mucus degradation in the progression of chronic airway 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.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures
  • Recording results and maintaining accurate records of experiments
  • Performing data interpretation, statistical analyses, data interpretations, and communicating findings with the PI
  • Assisting in writing manuscripts related to the project
  • Training junior members of the laboratory and assisting others when/where expertise is needed
  • Performing weekly lab maintenance duties


Outstanding Benefits Package
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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 or related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in one or more of microbial genetics, FPLC/HPLC, and/or anaerobic bacterial culture
  • Experience working with research animals (mice or rabbits)
  • Integrated multi-omic data analysis (RNA-Seq, 16S rRNA, Proteomics)
  • Ability to publish and present research data
Physical Demands
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
40 hours per week
Campus Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Dr. Ryan Hunter
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email rhunter2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-2701
Posting Dates

Posted 11/21/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents