Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation, Sustainable Materials Chemistry
Department Chemistry
Posting Number F250102
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58995
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position SummaryThe
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 and/or computational chemistry, involving materials for energy conversion and storage, materials that enable sustainable technologies, and/or materials that promote a cleaner environment, are especially encouraged to apply.
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 develop a vigorous and federally funded research program, and is expected to be committed to teaching a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to serve the department, university, and discipline.
Applications received by
December 1, 2025 will be given priority consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.
About the Department The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo is a vibrant community with a long tradition and strong commitment to excellence in research, service, and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and building an inclusive environment. Research interests within the Department span the traditional disciplines of chemistry - analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical - as well as the ever-expanding interfaces of chemistry with biology, materials science, engineering, medicine, and physics. We benefit greatly from collaborative affiliations with researchers within the College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Engineering, Dental Medicine, Medicine, and Pharmacy; the Roswell Park Cancer Institute; the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute; the Centers of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Materials Informatics; the RENEW Institute; and the Center for Computational Research.
Learn more:- 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.
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 QualificationsPhysical DemandsDriving RequirementsSalary Range Competitive
Additional Salary InformationJob Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryApplications received by December 1, 2025 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 InformationIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name David Watson
Contact's PronounsContact's Title Professor
Contact's Email dwatson3@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4189
Posting Dates
Posted 09/16/2025
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/17/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff DateInstructions to Applicant