Postdoctoral Associate
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 2, 2024
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Job Details
Posting Details
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
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 pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefits 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
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
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
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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
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 pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefits 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, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or a related field.
- 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
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
Posting Alerts
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
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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- Website
- http://www.buffalo.edu/
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