The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a faculty position in chemical biology at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates with research interests focusing on the development and/or use of chemical tools, and approaches to study fundamental questions in biology relevant to human health and medicine are encouraged to apply. This position is part of a multi-faculty recruitment effort supported by the Office of the Provost under the Disciplinary Excellence initiative.

Ideal candidates should have demonstrated success in developing a vigorous and federally funded research program. They will be expected to be committed to teaching a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to serve the Department, university, and discipline. In line with UB's commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the applicants are encouraged to highlight their commitment to diversity and inclusion in their application.

The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo is entering a period of unprecedented growth supercharged by the Disciplinary Excellence initiative. The current search is a part of a multi-faculty hiring effort aimed at enhancing the existing strengths in chemical biology, organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. The successful candidate will teach and train students in these programs and will complement existing strengths in areas focused toward development and application of chemical tools, and techniques and analysis to the study biological systems, relevant to human health.

Applications received by November 1, 2023 will be given priority consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.

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About the Department
The Department of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo is a vibrant community with a long tradition and strong commitment to excellence in research, service, and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and building an inclusive environment. Research interests within the Department span the traditional disciplines of chemistry – analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical – as well as the ever-expanding interfaces of chemistry with biology, materials science, engineering, medicine, and physics. We benefit greatly from collaborative affiliations with researchers within the College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Engineering, Dental Medicine, Medicine, and Pharmacy; the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute; the Centers of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Materials Informatics; the RENEW Institute; and the Center for Computational Research.

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.