Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2021-2022

Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate

Department
Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Number
R220056

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/33286

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Professional

Type
Full-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
E.8

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

We are interested in candidates with graduate or post-graduate level expertise in research on host-pathogen interactions. Our projects focus on understanding the interaction betweenToxoplasma gondiiand the immune response during chronic muscle infection and its impact on muscle function and repair. The overall goal is to decipher the long-term impacts on the tissue microenvironment and the ability of muscle to repair from damage. This project will utilize animal models of Toxoplasma infection and muscle injury to decipher immune response/parasite interactions..

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures
• Recording results and maintain accurate records of experiments
• Performing data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis and communicate findings with the PI
• Assisting in writing manuscripts related to the project
• Assisting others where expertise is needed and performs weekly lab maintenance duties

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 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) 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 Immunology

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience in the area of host/pathogen interaction
● Experience and knowledge in the area of immune regulation and wound repair
● Experience in RNA -Seq
● Experience in microscopy
● Experience working with research animals (specifically, mice)
● Number of months/years of experience required after obtainment of highest degree: 0
● Ability to publish and present research data

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$45,000 - $55,000

Work Hours

37.5

Campus
Downtown Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Elizabeth Wohlfert

Contact's Title
Assistant Professor

Contact's Email
wohlfert@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-829-3969

Posting Dates

Posted
02/18/2022

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of references required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.