Posting Details

Position Information

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

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

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:

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

Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your preferred departmental affiliation:
   • Biomedical Engineering
   • Chemical & Biological Engineering
   • Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering
   • Computer Science & Engineering
   • Engineering Education
   • Industrial & Systems Engineering
   • Electrical Engineering
   • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
   • Materials, Design & Innovation
2. * 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
3. * 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.com
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Letter of Interest
5. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents