"Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology"

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61542
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Armbruster lab with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology studies microbe-microbe and host-microbe interactions in the context of the catheterized urinary tract. A current NIH funded project focuses on interactions between bacterial pathogens and the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer of the bladder, with the goal of understanding how bacterial GAG degradation alters immune signaling in the bladder. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in flow cytometry and studying host-microbe interactions with a focus on the host innate immune response.

The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for:

• Designing antibody panels to examine the bladder innate immune response during various challenges, including bacterial infection.
• Participating in developing and optimizing infection models. In addition, the postdoctoral associate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, gain experience in studying polymicrobial interactions, receive mentoring towards research and career development, attend and present at conferences, and participate in mentoring others if desired.

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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

• Doctoral degree or equivalent from a foreign university in area related to the specific specialty of your department is required.
• All degree requirements including dissertation, must be completed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by first-author publication(s) and research presentation(s).
• Experience with assays for studying immune cell function, such as opsonophagocytic assays.
• Expertise in flow cytometry.
• Animal handling experience.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000