Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology and Immunology

University at Buffalo

in Buffalo, NY

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,500 - $65,000 per year

Posted: 11/07/2025

Application Due: 11/06/2026

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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/59884

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Postdoctoral Associate positions on NIH-funded research projects are available in the laboratory of Dr. Saikat Boliar 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 Boliar lab studies HIV-1 persistence in tissue-resident lung alveolar macrophages and its impacts on macrophage innate immunity. The postdoctoral associates will work in close collaboration with scientists at the Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Clinical Research Program in Blantyre,(For more postdoctoral recruitment information, visit:boshihoujob.com) Malawi to investigate viral genomic and transcriptomic profiles in infected alveolar macrophages and how the cellular distribution compares in anti-retroviral treated or untreated study participants. A second project will focus on identification of the role of novel host-dependency factors, particularly long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in HIV-1 latency/persistence and investigate how lncRNAs can be therapeutically targeted.

The postdoctoral associates will have the opportunity to work in an internationally collaborative and supportive environment, gain expertise in molecular virology, immunology and RNA biology and receive mentoring for research and career development.

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Minimum Qualifications

PhD graduate in the field of virology, immunology or biochemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: HIV virus isolation/production, mutagenesis, cloning, flow-cytometry, RNA biology.

Knowledge of next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics is a plus.

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).

Physical Demands

Salary Range

$47,500 - $65,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Saikat Boliar

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Assistant Professor

Contact's Email: sboliar@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-829-3364

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/06/2025

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled:

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