Assistant Professor, Simons Empire Faculty Fellow, Electrical Engineering

Assistant Professor, Simons Empire Faculty Fellow, Electrical Engineering

Position Information

Position Title : Assistant Professor, Simons Empire Faculty Fellow, Electrical Engineering

Department : Electrical Engineering

Posting Link : https : / / www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu / postings / 59563

Position Summary

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), invites candidates to apply for an Assistant Professor faculty position as a Simons Empire Faculty Fellow. The successful candidate is expected to build a strong research and educational program that exemplifies a commitment towards team research, generates impactful research publications, attracts significant public and private research funding, and that demonstrates a dedication to effective teaching.

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

• Quantum sensing based upon different physical realizations of entangled states
• Next-generation atomic clocks
• Quantum magnetometry
• Gravitational and inertial sensing
• Quantum sensors for biomedical applications
• Integration and miniaturization of quantum devices and circuits
• Error correction and noise mitigation
• Fundamental physics tests

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has strong professional development and career mentoring programs which will immediately provide the successful candidate with a supportive environment. This candidate will also benefit from collaboration with existing faculty across the College of Arts and Sciences and SEAS with established expertise in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST).

About the Department

The EE 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. EE is one of nine 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.

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.

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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

Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field. Ph.D. must be completed by start of appointment, or evidence presented that all requirements for degree conferral have been met.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Job Type

Full-Time

Special Instructions Summary

The purpose of the educational equity 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 :

Explain ways you imagine integrating these approaches into your work at UB.

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name : Nicholas Mastronarde

Contact's Pronouns :

Contact's Title : Department Chair

Contact's Email : eiliadou@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone : 716-645-1044

Posting Dates

Posted : 10 / 20 / 2025

Deadline for Applicants : Open Until Filled

Date to be filled : 09 / 01 / 2026

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