Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

al Condensed Matter Physics Department Department of Physics Posting Number F260117 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65352 Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP Posting Detail Information Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Summary The Department of Physics at the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York ( SUNY ), is seeking to fill a senior faculty position at the associate/full professor level in experimental condensed matter physics. This strategic hire is part of UB’s Advancing Quantum Information Research and Engineering (AQuIRE) initiative, a multi-year, multi-faculty recruitment effort in quantum science and technology supported by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Provost, and the State of New York. This position will hold the title of SUNY Empire Innovation Professor and is partially supported by SUNY’s Empire Innovation Program , a flagship initiative designed to recruit and retain exceptional faculty with nationally recognized records of research and scholarship in strategically important fields. The successful candidate is expected to build an active, externally funded research program in the broad area of quantum sensing, such as the physics of sensing and its application in studies of quantum materials.

Candidates with a research focus in other domains of quantum information adjacent to quantum sensing, such as quantum simulation, quantum communication, quantum engineering, quantum optics or hybrid quantum platforms will also be considered. The ideal candidate will be a nationally/internationally recognized scholar, with a proven publishing and external funding record (or research leadership in industry). They should demonstrate strong ties with other leading researchers in academia, government labs, and/or industry. The successful candidate should additionally have a strong background in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in student mentoring.

The EIP Professor will strengthen and expand the Department of Physics’ existing expertise in quantum materials, quantum optics, quantum information and their applications. This appointment will also complement broader campus strengths in quantum science and technology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across research units. The department is in a dynamic phase of growth, with the addition of seven tenure-track faculty members between 2022 and 2025. Their specialties span MBE growth of quantum materials, neutron scattering, quantum optics, many body physics, novel semiconductors, and quantum information science.

For further inquiries on the position, please contact Professor Wanyi Nie at [email protected] or Professor Herbert Fotso at [email protected] . All job applications should be submitted via UBJobs at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/xxxxx . The position is open until filled, with an initial application deadline of December 15. Learn more: Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

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Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Physics or related discipline Scholarly profile appropriate to rank Preferred Qualifications - Nationally/internationally recognized scholar, with a proven publishing and external funding record (or research leadership in industry). - Record that demonstrates strong ties with other leading researchers in academia, government labs, and/or industry. - Strong background in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in student mentoring. Prodig+ No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary

Range Competitive 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. Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026. The position is open until filled with anticipated start in August 2027. Applicants should submit a CV, Cover Letter, Research Statement and Teaching Statement.

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 Information Contact's Name Herbert Fotso Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Associate Professor of Physics Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-645-3603 Posting Dates Posted 10/20/2026 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 08/16/2027 References Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

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