Associate/Full Professor, Clean Energy & Carbon Neutrality, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Associate/Full Professor, Clean Energy & Carbon Neutrality, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Department
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Posting Number
F250143
Posting Link
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Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Position Summary
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for a senior faculty position in the broad area of clean energy and carbon neutrality. The ideal candidate will be an established scholar whose work complements the department's existing strengths in energy harvesting and storage; carbon dioxide capture and utilization; and hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will be considered. The successful candidate should expect to participate in and, when appropriate, lead large multi-investigator proposals and projects that engage faculty members within and beyond the department. Over the past decade, the department has experienced unprecedented growth, roughly doubling in size. Throughout this expansion, we have maintained a highly collegial and collaborative environment, while enhancing diversity of our faculty across multiple dimensions. Our externally funded research expenditures have surpassed $10M per year and we typically publish approximately 170 refereed journal articles per year. CBE is one of ten departments in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, which is committed to research innovation, student support, and a culture of equity and inclusion for students, staff, and faculty. Learn more on our department website.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Maintain an active externally-funded research program
- Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels
- Mentor graduate students
- Advise students at all levels
- Collaborate within and beyond the department
- Participate in large multi-investigator projects, leading them when appropriate
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.
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 a Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
Outstanding track record of accomplishments in teaching, research, and service (particularly in the chemical engineering community) consistent with appointment at the level of tenured faculty member.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
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Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Jeffrey Errington
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Chair, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates
Posted
12/10/2025
Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
09/01/2026
References
Number of References Required
3
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