Position Summary
The Department of Medicine is looking for an Associate/Full Professor to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty team operating at the convergence of materials science and information science.
Successful candidates are expected to work effectively in a novel team environment and integrate well into MDI’s innovative teaching and research program. Faculty are expected to:
Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels
Mentor graduate students
Advise students at all levels and maintain an active research program
MDI offers a BS in materials science and engineering, MS and Ph.D. degrees in materials design, and innovation as well as an accelerated BS-Chemistry/MS-MDI degree in partnership with the Chemistry Department at UB.
Candidates for an Associate Professor or Full Professor position should have a strong record of scholarly accomplishments, teaching experience, and a sustained externally funded research program.
A collaboration between the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the College of Arts of Sciences at UB, MDI was established in 2015. It has established a pioneering educational and research program, training material scientists and engineers with fluency in the methods of data-driven materials discovery, design, and innovation that can help solve pressing societal problems in areas such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and public health. MDI is a department committed to the growth and promotion of a diverse and inclusive community of students and faculty; with the desire to share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.
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, MD, or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
Proven success in conducting research as demonstrated by impactful publications, successful grant funding, and mentoring and career development training.
