Postdoctoral Associate

1 month ago


Buffalo, New York, United States University at Buffalo Full time
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Number R240139
Posting Link
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
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
Contact's Phone

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

Supplemental Questions

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  1. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
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