Empire Innovation Professor, Electrical Engineering

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

Retirement plan options

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A leading public research university in New York is seeking an Empire Innovation Professor in Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and cutting-edge research in microelectronics circuits, with a preference for those with significant experience and a strong publication record. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have significant applicable experience.
• Proven record showcasing a strong commitment to research and teaching.
• Commitment to effective teaching and strong collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in microelectronics circuits.
• Teach and mentor students in the department.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

Team research drive

Research publication record

Ability to attract funding

Effective teaching commitment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Empire Innovation Professor, Electrical Engineering

Position Title: Empire Innovation Professor, Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at the University at Buffalo invites candidates to apply for a faculty position as Full Professor to be known as Professor of Empire Innovation. Highly qualified candidates at the Associate Professor level are also strongly encouraged to apply. 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 areas of microelectronics circuits.

Research topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Low-power logic and memory devices and circuits
• High-frequency, RF and THz (mm wave) circuit design
• Analog and mixed signal circuit design
• Quantum and classical sensing technology
• Emergent electronic devices for low-power and/or non-volatile applications

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 Department

The department has vibrant research programs in electronics, optics and photonics, communications, networking, signal processing and energy systems. Particular areas of excellence include 2D materials and devices, widebandgap and ultrawidebandgap devices, nanoelectronic, nanophotonic materials and devices, terahertz electronics and communications, wireless communications, cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access, Internet of Things, big data and machine learning, smart grids and power electronics. Interdisciplinary work within this environment is strongly supported and encouraged. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 7,300 students enrolled across 9 academic departments. The recent establishment of RENEW, a multidisciplinary institute for Research and Education in Energy, Environment and Water.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) 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.

About Buffalo

Buffalo is a city with a rapidly growing economy, eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes away. The 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.

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 Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with significant applicable experience.
• All candidates must have a proven record that exemplifies a strong drive towards team research, a strong record of research publication, the ability to attract funding, along with a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

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

The purpose of the diversity statement is to help the committee understand how you’ll contribute to our efforts to build a more equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.

• Describe the ways you integrate equity, inclusion or accessibility into your teaching, research and service spaces. Consider including:
  • experiences you have had working across different student and colleague groups;
  • strategies you use to account for diversity and difference in your professional work;
  • teaching activities that highlight inclusive pedagogy; and/or
  • key definitions or philosophical frameworks that inform your approach.
• Explain ways you imagine integrating these approaches into your work at UB.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jonathan Bird

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Posting Dates

Posted 10/06/2023

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Number of References Required: 3

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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].