University at Buffalo
Postdoc Position

Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

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 R260042
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61542
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information
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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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.
  • Animal handling experience.
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 2
Reference Cutoff Date
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