Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York invites applications for a faculty position in computational chemistry related to human health at the level of Assistant Professor. Candidates with research interests in computational structural biology and dynamics of biomacromolecules, structure-guided drug design, small molecule in silico screening and docking, machine learning in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, and modeling of biochemical processes are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong background in physical and biophysical chemistry, and computational techniques including molecular dynamics simulations. This position is part of a multi-faculty recruitment effort supported by the Office of the Provost under the Disciplinary Excellence initiative.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous and federally funded research program, and be committed to teaching a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to serve the Department, university, and discipline. In line with UB’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the applicants are encouraged to highlight their commitment to diversity and inclusion in their application.
The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo is entering a period of unprecedented growth supercharged by the Disciplinary Excellence initiative. The current search is phase one of a multi-faculty hiring effort aimed at enhancing the existing strengths in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry. The successful candidate will teach and train students in these programs and will complement existing strengths involving the design and discovery of drugs, synthetic chemistry, disease diagnostics and therapeutics, biomimetic chemistry, biosensing, molecular recognition and bioanalysis.
Applications received by October 24, 2022 will be given priority consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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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.
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.
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.
Active record of publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
The candidate is expected to be dedicated to undergraduate and graduate education.
