Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical and Biological Engineering
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Chemical & Biological Engineering
Posting Number P240127
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/49578
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL1

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The sustainable systems engineering lab of Aurora del C. Munguia Lopez is seeking motivated postdoctoral researchers with an excellent work ethic and background in process design, mathematical optimization, and life cycle assessment.

Job responsibilities will include:

• developing computational tools to provide insights into the economic and environmental impacts of sustainable products and technologies
• identifying the optimal design for sustainable supply chains
• publishing relevant results in scientific journals

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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more 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.

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 Chemical Engineering or a related field. The candidate should have a background in at least one of the following areas: optimization, programming (e.g., Python, Julia), life cycle assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong publication record
• Ability to work independently
• Previous experience in projects similar to the position summary items is highly desired

Physical Demands
none

Salary Range $54,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Type Full-Time
Campus As Assigned
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Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Aurora Munguia-Lopez
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email amunguia@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-2909

Posting Dates

Posted 04/11/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 04/25/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 09/01/2024

References

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Current and Future Research Interests