Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 22, 2023
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Job Details
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 probein vivobacterial activity and their interactions with the host epithelium.
Responsibilities will include:
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 pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit 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
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
Posting Alerts
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.
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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 probein vivobacterial 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
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 pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit 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 or related field
- 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
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
Posting Alerts
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.
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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