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Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$55,000 - $65,000

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Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Number R260043
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61543
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary A Postdoctoral Associate position on an NIH-funded research project is available in the laboratory of Dr. Chelsie Armbruster in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, the State University of New York.

The Armbruster lab studies microbe-microbe and host-microbe interactions in the context of the catheterized urinary tract. Current funded research is focused on identifying genomic adaptations that occur within bacteria during prolonged colonization of a urinary catheter and examining the influence of these adaptations on interactions with other bacteria as well as pathogenesis in various infection models.

The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for:
  • Isolating DNA from longitudinal bacterial isolates, generating high-quality hybrid genome assemblies
  • Examining gain and loss of genes and genomics islands as well as single nucleotide variation across longitudinal isolates
  • Generating adapted and revertant strains through allelic exchange, and examining the contribution of these genetic changes to pathogenesis-related phenotypes.
  • Generating metagenome assembled genomes from shotgun sequencing data and assessing relative abundance of strain variants across longitudinal urine specimens.

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.

Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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
  • Expertise in Bash, Python, and R
  • Experience with bacterial genomics, particularly with SPAdes, Prokka, Roary, RaxML, Kraken, breseq, and iTOL.
  • 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 molecular cloning and bacterial pathogenesis.
Our University Community
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
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Chelsie Armbruster
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-6059
Posting Dates
Posted 03/09/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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