Postdoctoral Associate: Microbiology and Immunology: The University at Buffalo is offering a full-time Postdoctoral Associate position in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. This role focuses on advancing the understanding of gut microbiota at the molecular level through innovative research methods, including high-throughput functional genomics.
Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Designation:
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area:
Microbiology, Immunology, Functional Genomics, Bacterial-Phage Interactions
Location:
University at Buffalo, Downtown Campus, Buffalo, NY
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Isolation/cultivation of anaerobes and/or phages
- Anaerobic techniques
- Functional genomics
- Sequencing technologies
- High-throughput assay development
- Bioinformatics
- Analytical chemistry (LC-MS, HPLC)
- Microbial genetics
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Associate will join Dr. Yolanda Huang’s lab, focusing on discovering new functions encoded among gut anaerobic bacteria and bacteriophages. The role involves utilizing cutting-edge techniques, such as DNA barcoding and high-throughput functional genomics, to explore bacteria-phage interactions and their impact on bacterial physiology and microbial composition dynamics.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Applications can be submitted through the University at Buffalo jobs portal at UB Jobs.
Last Date to Apply:
Open Until Filled
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Yolanda Huang at yyh@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-2279.
