Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - State University of New York at Buffalo : Job Details

Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Position Title Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department

Department School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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

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

• $20,000 for moving, immigration, research travel, and computer costs

Five one-year fellowship positions are available.Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

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

Salary Range Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit the following application materials:

• CV
• Diversity statement (1 page)
• Statement of interest in pursuing an academic position after postdoc (1 page)

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Diversity

Contact's Email

Contact's Email [email protected]

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone 716-###-####

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 05/28/2025

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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
• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 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
• * 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.buffalo.edu
  • Other

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [email protected] or by phone 716-###-####.#J-18808-Ljbffr