Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

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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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

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.

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Physical Demands

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000

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 37.5 hours per week

Campus Downtown Campus

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .