Research Scientist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2025-2026

Position Title
Research Scientist

Classification Title
Research Scientist

Department
The University at Buffalo

Posting Number
R260011

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60720

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Professional

Job Type
Varies

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
E.89

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

As a Research Scientist, under the direction of a researcher in the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country, you are responsible for investigation and examination tasks within the predetermined research scope or methodology.

Tasks may include:

• Engage in research activities
• Evaluate theories and principles
• Perform technical tasks associated with research activity

Incumbents have the credentials of advanced training and experience and are engaged in research activities directed toward the investigation and evaluation of current field theories and principles. Your work will require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. Incumbents receive general guidance on research objectives and project assignments with periodic review of results by a more senior scientist or the Principal Investigator.

This is a pooled posting, positions are filled on an as needed basis.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) 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.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a graduate degree in area directly related to the field of study, discipline or specialty of home department
• Basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study
• Requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts and principles in the field of study or discipline
• Practical experience gained through an internship or a year's employment in a professional position

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range
Competitive

Additional Salary Information
This is a pooled posting and is not for a specified position. Individuals selected for consideration will be provided a reasonable estimate of the possible compensation based on the role.

Work Hours

Hours to be determined based on individual assignment.

Campus
As Assigned

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Human Resources

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Email
UB-HR@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-7777

Posting Dates

Posted
01/16/2026

Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of references required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant