Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation, Sustainable Materials Chemistry

e 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 Posting Detail Information 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 Develop and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program; Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education; Mentor students and researchers from diverse backgrounds; Provide leadership and service to the Department, University, and broader scientific community. 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 Departmen t 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.

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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 Qualifications

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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 Information Contact's Name David Watson Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Professor Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-645-4189 Posting Dates Posted 09/21/2026 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo. Faculty Faculty Student Association (FSA) Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TA/GA Student No Current Employment Affiliation * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity? AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other WNY Jobs * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?

Yes No Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Research Statement Optional Documents Human Resources Townsend Hall 205 Hayes Rd Buffalo, NY 14214 716-645-7777 [email protected] UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [email protected] or by phone 716-645-2266. To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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