Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$60,000
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Postdoctoral Associate, Operations Management and Strategy
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Posting Details
Position Information| Fiscal Year | 2026-2027 |
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| Position Title | Postdoctoral Associate, Operations Management and Strategy |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department | Operations Management and Strategy |
| Posting Number | R260147 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64432 |
| Employer | Research Foundation |
| Position Type | RF Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
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| Salary Grade | E.89 |
| Position Summary | The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Supply Chain Analytics seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to join our team and develop a research agenda leading to production of research articles, project reports, analysis reports, and other outputs related to two projects. NY SMART I-Corridor – As an official awardee of the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) Tech Hub initiative, the Center for Supply Chain Analytics leads the Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN) project to expand participation of businesses in the region as suppliers to the semiconductor industry. The goal is to promote inclusive economic growth in the region and the development of a diverse and resilient supply chain for the semiconductor industry while establishing a globally leading semiconductor cluster that designs and delivers semiconductor solutions for the region, the nation, and the world. Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Supply Chains – The center’s team will conduct multiple research projects aiming to advance the state of the science regarding cross-border supply chains and operations management. For example, investigating costs and benefits related to the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies that permit tracking and chain of custody. The team will also explore machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven approaches to industry challenges, such as warehouse management, ocean freight optimization, and reshoring high-technology industry sectors such as semiconductors and electric vehicles. Furthermore, the team will develop predictive tools to anticipate the impact of global events on supply chains and logistics. Working in collaboration with the research team, the Postdoctoral Associate’s primary responsibilities will be:
Additionally, the candidate chosen may be assigned courses to teach in the Operations Management and Strategy area, for which additional compensation would be provided. Dr. Milind Sohoni, chair of the Operations Management and Strategy department, and faculty director of the Center for Supply Chain Analytics, will serve as the primary supervisor. Jennifer Flagg, executive director of the Center for Supply Chain Analytics will provide additional supervision and direction. Learn more:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability. |
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| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | $60,000 |
| 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 | Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Campus | North Campus |
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| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
| Background Check Notification |
| Contact's Name | Julia Pilecki |
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| Contact's Pronouns | |
| Contact's Title | HR Generalist |
| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716-645-8401 |
| Posted | 09/22/2026 |
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| Deadline for applicants | Open Until Filled |
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| Number of references required | 3 |
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