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Research Scientist, Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2021-2022

Position Title
Research Scientist, Microbiology and Immunology

Classification Title
Research Scientist

Department
Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Number
R220078

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/33721

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Professional

Type
Full-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
E.8

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of SUNY, located at the Downtown Campus, has an open senior scientist position available to study how the metabolism of the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii impacts its growth and virulence. Projects include defining how the parasite senses oxygen, how parasite oxygen sensing impacts virulence, and what parasite proteins and processes are impacted by parasite oxygen sensing. Job duties will include:
  • Solve research problems
  • Assist in designing research methodologies, perform research, and summarize and share research results with the PI
  • Prepare proposals/applications for extramural and/or intramural funding
  • Present research results to faculty, students and/or other scientific staff
  • Prepare research results for publication in scholarly journals
  • Attend seminars and meetings
  • Assist in teaching and training of graduate, undergraduate, and other scientific staff
  • Manage laboratory staff
Outstanding Benefits Package
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About UB
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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
  • Masters in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field
  • Familiar with murine models of Toxoplasma infections
  • Experience with culturing and genetically modifying Toxoplasma
  • Familiar with flow cytometry and histological analysis of murine tissues
Physical Demands

Salary Range
$50,000 - $60,000

Work Hours

37.5 Hours per week
Work hours may vary

Campus
Downtown Campus

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Contact Information

Contact's Name
Ira Blader

Contact's Title
Principal Investigator

Contact's Email
iblader@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-829-5809

Posting Dates

Posted
03/08/2022

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
09/01/2022

References

Number of references required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

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