Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Number R250104
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57862
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment TermSalary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position SummaryWe are looking for motivated a
postdoctoral associate to pursue a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation / NIH-funded study focusing on the role of bacterial-mediated mucus degradation in the progression of cystic fibrosis lung 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 probe in vivo bacterial activity and their interactions with the host epithelium. The ideal candidates will have a PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, or related field, demonstrated research productivity, and expertise in any of the following areas: microbial genetics, physiology & metabolism, analytical biochemistry (FPLC/HPLC/LC-MS/MS), animal infection models, multi-omic approaches and data analysis, and/or anaerobic bacterial culture.
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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 QualificationsDoctoral degree or equivalent degree in Microbiology or related field
Preferred QualificationsExpertise in microbial genetics, analytical biochemistry (FPLC/HPLC/mass spectrometry), animal infection models, and/or anaerobic bacterial culture.
Experience with computational multi-omic data analysis
Physical DemandsDriving RequirementsSalary 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 Hours37.5 hours per week
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name Ryan Hunter
Contact's PronounsContact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email rhunter2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-2701
Posting Dates
Posted 07/02/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filledReferences
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff DateInstructions to Applicant