"Director, Research IT"

Position Information

Position Title: Director, Research IT

Department: Security

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59873

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB), a leading public research university and member of the SUNY system, seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director for Research IT. This role will advance UB’s research mission by aligning cutting-edge information technologies with the university’s research priorities, fostering innovation, and enhancing digital infrastructure in close partnership with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. This is a campus based position with the possibility of hybrid work.

Duties include:

• Collaborate on creating and executing a unified research IT strategy aligned with UB’s research goals.
• Drive deployment and optimization of high-performance computing, secure data environments, and advanced analytics platforms for faculty research.
• Identify and pilot emerging technologies to accelerate research outcomes.
• Manage research IT operations for reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal and institutional standards.
• Coordinate and standardize researcher support services across central and distributed IT units.
• Act as liaison between research community, central IT, and VP for Research to ensure technology solutions meet evolving needs.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of IT professionals focused on research support, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Additional Information:

It is a great time to join UB Information Technology (UBIT)! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website. All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 24×7 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Learn More:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being part of the University at Buffalo community.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in research IT, academic technology, or innovation leadership. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated success in supporting complex research environments and interdisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA, NIST) and data governance in research settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D in computer science or a related field
• 7 years of progressive experience in research IT, academic technology, or innovation leadership.
• Experience in a large public research university or similar academic institution.
• Familiarity with UB’s strategic research priorities and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead change and drive innovation in a decentralized environment.

Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Joseph Grupp
Contact's Title: Chief Information Security Officer
Contact's Email: jgrupp@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4767

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/05/2025
Date to be filled: 01/15/2026