"Associate/Full Professor, Clean Energy & Carbon Neutrality, Chemical & Biological Engineering"

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Associate/Full Professor, Clean Energy & Carbon Neutrality,
Chemical & Biological Engineering

Position Information

Position Title: Associate/Full Professor, Clean Energy &
Carbon Neutrality, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Department: Chemical & Biological Engineering
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60263

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 PackageWorking 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

Salary Range
Competitive

Job Type
Full-Time

Contact's Name: Jeffrey Errington
Contact's Title: Chair, Chemical & Biological
Engineering
Contact's Email: jerring@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-1184

Posting Dates

Posted: 12/10/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 09/01/2026