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  • Distinguished Research Fellow
    School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
    University at Buffalo



    Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences



    Position Information

    Position Title: Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
    Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
    Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57076

    Posting Detail Information

    Position Summary


    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 UBs 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

      • Conducting seminars




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


    • $80,000/year for salary

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


    Five one-year fellowship positions are available.

    Learn more:


     

    As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the University at Buffalo will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants 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.



    Salary Range
    Competitive

    Job Type
    Full-Time

    Special Instructions Summary


    Please submit the following application materials:



      1. Cover letter

      2. CV

      3. Research statement ( 2 pages)

      4. Diversity statement (1 page)

      5. Statement of interest in pursuing an academic position after postdoc (1 page)



    Is a background check required for this posting?
    No

    Contact Information

    Contact's Name: Rajan Batta
    Contact's Pronouns:
    Contact's Title: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Diversity
    Contact's Email: batta@buffalo.edu
    Contact's Phone: 716-645-0972

    Posting Dates

    Posted: 05/28/2025
    Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
    Date to be filled:











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