Distinguished Research Fellow , School Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

Position Title Distinguished Research Fellow , School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Posting Number F230020 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/39859 Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Position Summary

The Distinguished Research Fellowship Program seeks PhD graduates from underrepresented groups for postdoctoral experience and training in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The aim of the program is to develop a robust pipeline of potential underrepresented faculty members. Qualified participants may be able to transition into tenure-track faculty positions in UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Preference is given to individuals who are recent graduates or have a few years of post-graduate work and strong academic credentials in areas that have the potential to add to and complement the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences' current research and teaching portfolio. Applications will be accepted to all 9 departments within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Fellows are partnered with at least one senior SEAS faculty member, and will gain first-hand experience in:

• Coordinating research programs,

• Guiding and mentoring graduate students

• Writing research proposals

• Conducting seminars

Each Fellow receives $100,000, allocated as follows:

• $80,000/year for salary
• $20,000 for moving, immigration, research travel, and computer costs

Five one-year fellowship positions are available.

Outstanding Benefits Package

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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.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the University at Buffalo will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent from a foreign university in an engineering field

All degree requirements including dissertation, must be completed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic track records and demonstrated potential to be successful future faculty members.

Physical Demands Salary Range Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary

Please submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Research statement ( 2 pages)
• Diversity statement (1 page)
• Statement of interest in pursuing an academic position after postdoc (1 page)

Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Rajan Batta Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Diversity Contact's Email batta@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-0972

Posting Dates

Posted 01/09/2023 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant