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Postdoctoral Associate

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Position Information

Fiscal Year
2024-2025

Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate

Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate

Department
Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Number
R240139

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/50995

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Professional

Type
Full-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
E.89

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

This 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.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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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
$56,484

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
Yolanda Huang

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Assistant Professor

Contact's Email
yyh@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-829-6061

Posting Dates

Posted
07/01/2024

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of references required
2

Reference Cutoff Date

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