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Posted: 11-Mar-26
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6985523
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/61543
Job Type: Full-Time
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:
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.
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- 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.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants 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
- 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.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Chelsie Armbruster
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Associate Professor
Contact's Email: chelsiea@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-6059
Posting Dates
Posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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