Empire Innovation Professor

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

University at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for an exceptionally accomplished scholar to join as Professor of Empire Innovation in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The candidate will lead a high-impact, externally funded research program and collaborate across UB’s multidisciplinary ecosystem, including AI and data science initiatives.

The appointment emphasizes teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students, and building collaborations with industry

Qualifications

• Proven track record of scholarly accomplishments and a sustained externally funded research program.
• Ability to teach at graduate and undergraduate levels and advise students at all levels.
• International recognition evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and citations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, externally funded research program.
• Teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Advise students at all levels across disciplines.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and clinicians in a multidisciplinary environment and with UB institutes.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Education

PhD in chemical engineering

Job description

Department Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for a position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level to be known as Professor of Empire Innovation. Selected candidates will receive support through the SUNY Empire Innovation Program (EIP) which recognizes high caliber faculty with proven track records of externally funded research.

We invite applications from prominent leaders in the broad fields of AI and Biotechnology. Priority will be given to research areas such as AI-directed initiatives related to small molecule natural products; biologics; cell therapies; manufacturing across food, biotech, and biopharmaceutical products; and the interfacing of biotechnology and non-health-related fields (i.e., the biological production of organic or inorganic materials).

The successful candidate should have a record of scholarly accomplishments, a sustained externally funded research program (with the potential to obtain grants from a wide variety of public and private sources and collaborate and/or establish projects with industry), and teaching experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to

• Maintain an active research program
• Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Advise students at all levels
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and clinicians in a multidisciplinary research environment spanning all Schools of the University as well as the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education, the Department of AI and Society, the New York State Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The newly launched Innovation Hub provides opportunities and resources to commercialize technology and launch new companies. In addition, UB was recently chosen as the site of the Empire AI consortium, which will include a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center (to complement the current Center for Computational Research), to be funded by New York State with $400 million in public and private investment.

The University at Buffalo (UB), a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, is the largest, most comprehensive, and a flagship university in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. UB is tied for No. 36 among 225 public universities in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings and comes in at No. 75 in best national universities, which includes major public and private colleges and universities nationwide. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ (SEAS) undergraduate engineering program ranked 33rd among public universities and 57th nationally. UB enrolls approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 10,000 graduate students, and employs 1,600 full-time faculty.

More details about the UB CBE department can be found here: www.cbe.buffalo.edu

The City of Good Neighbors, Buffalo features a storied history; strong civic pride; a diverse economy; eclectic neighborhoods; a reputation for both comfort foods and fine dining; world-class art galleries and museums; a vibrant theater and music community; waterfront recreation and scenery; architectural gems left by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, and others; a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted; the nearby Niagara Escarpment wine region; ready access to the outdoors and related activities (hiking, skiing, fishing, swimming, golfing, boating); four seasons; and both major league (Bills [football], Sabres [hockey], Bandits [lacrosse]) and minor league (Bisons [baseball; Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays]) sports teams. Buffalo sits proximal to two Great Lakes (Erie and Ontario); awe-inspiring Niagara Falls; and southern Ontario, Canada, including the greater metropolitan area of Toronto. The CBE department is located on the UB North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a surprisingly low cost-of-living.

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

Applicants must possess a PhD in chemical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, service and mentoring. Candidates should be internationally recognized scholars as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, citations and sustained externally funded research programs.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Joan Wilson

Contact's Title: Director of Administration

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

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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 [e-mail] or by phone [phone].