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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 at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates with research interests in the synthesis and/or study of advanced energy materials (batteries, fuel cells, phase change materials, thermoelectrics), water purification, microelectronics, recyclable polymers and plastics, and/or CO2 capture and conversion are especially encouraged to apply. It is likely that the candidate will leverage their program to study timely and important research problems related to clean energy.

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. In line with UB’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, applicants are encouraged to highlight their commitment to diversity and inclusion in their application.

Applications received by December 1, 2023 will be given priority consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.

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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.