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Research Associate Professor
University at Buffalo


Date Posted Jan. 11, 2026
Title Research Associate Professor
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Chemistry
Application Deadline 02/05/2026
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Research Professor
    Associate Professor
  • Physics - General
    Chemistry - General
 
 


Research Associate Professor, Chemistry



Position Information

Position Title: Research Associate Professor, Chemistry
Department: Chemistry
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60615

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Research Associate Professor.

A Research Associate Professor is responsible for leading and managing research programs and projects. This role requires outstanding research skills and expertise, the ability to mentor and manage a team of scientists, and effective communication and collaboration with external partners and stakeholders.

Learn more:
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 or equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry, or another relevant field.
  • Experience in scientific research, with a demonstrated track record of leading and managing research programs and projects.
  • Minimum of 10 years of leading a research team and supervising undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven expertise and demonstrated track record (as evidenced by publications, patents, and/or other accomplishments) in the specific research areas including Photonics (steady-state and time-resolved optical spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging; confocal and multiphoton microscopy; multispectral/hyperspectral optical imaging; nonlinear optical spectroscopy and imaging techniques), Biophotonics (optical bioimaging of living systems in vitro and in vivo), Phototheranostics (Optical imaging guided photobiomodulation, Photothermal/Photodynamic Therapy in vitro and in vivo), Nanomedicine (design and development of nanomaterials as drug/gene nanocarriers and imaging probes for optical/medical imaging). General expertise in photophysics and photochemistry is essential.
  • Experience in writing NIH and NSF type grant proposals.
  • Effective leadership and management skills, with experience mentoring and managing teams of scientists in a research environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with external partners and stakeholders.
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to design and execute complex experiments and data analysis.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.


Salary Range
$100,000.00

Job Type
Full-Time

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Timothy Cryan
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Executive Officer
Contact's Email: tmcryan@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4159

Posting Dates

Posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline for Applicants: 02/05/2026
Date to be filled:











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