Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
About the role
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Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation, Sustainable Materials Chemistry
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Posting Details
Position Information| Position Title | Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation, Sustainable Materials Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Chemistry |
| Posting Number | F260104 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64368 |
| Employer | State |
| Faculty Appointment Term | Term |
| Position Type | UUP Faculty |
| Bargaining Unit | 08 - UUP |
| Fiscal Year | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|
| Position Summary |
The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a SUNY Empire Innovation Program faculty position in sustainable materials chemistry, as broadly defined, at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates with research interests in experimental chemistry – involving materials synthesis, characterization, measurement, and/or the development of analytical tools and methods – that advances sustainable technologies, energy conversion and storage, and a cleaner environment, are especially encouraged to apply. Research programs that integrate the development of functional materials with innovative approaches for their chemical, electrochemical, or spectroscopic characterization are particularly welcome. This position is supported by SUNY’s Empire Innovation Program that funds the expansion of research excellence in strategic areas through the recruitment of top faculty that are recognized leaders of their fields. The successful candidate will be expected to
Application materials must be submitted via UB Jobs at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64368. Applications received by December 1, 2026 will be given priority consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled. About the Department The Department of Chemistry offers a highly collaborative and research-intensive environment spanning the traditional areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary research at the interfaces of chemistry with materials science, engineering, biology, medicine, and physics. The Department is committed to excellence in research and education and to fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Faculty benefit from extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University at Buffalo, including the College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Dental Medicine, Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; the RENEW Institute; and the Center for Computational Research, as well as with regional research partners including Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute. About the University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. Learn more:
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. |
| Minimum Qualifications | - PhD in chemistry or related area and an active record of publications and presentations at scientific conferences. - The candidate is expected to be dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Prodig+ | No |
| Executive Position | No |
| Physical Demands | |
| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | Competitive |
| Additional Salary Information | |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Campus | North Campus |
| Posting Alerts | |
| Special Instructions Summary | Applications received by December 1, 2026 will be given priority consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled. All application materials must be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered. |
| Additional Information | |
| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
| Background Check Notification |
| Contact's Name | David Watson |
|---|---|
| Contact's Pronouns | |
| Contact's Title | Professor |
| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716-645-4189 |
| Posted | 09/21/2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline for Applicants | Open Until Filled |
| Date to be filled | 08/16/2027 |
| Number of References Required | 3 |
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| Reference Cutoff Date | |
| Instructions to Applicant |
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