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Research Scientist, ILPB

Position Number: 7333260
Location: Buffalo, NY
Position Type: Science - Physics

Research Scientist, ILPB

Position Information

Position Title: Research Scientist, ILPB
Department: Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63474
Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Institute for Lasers Photonics and Biophotonics at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Scientist.

The employee conducts research with a focus on magnetic nanomaterials, chiral nanomaterials, quantum sensing, magneto-optics and magnetic-field detection relevant to microelectronic systems.
Research activities include the synthesis, processing, and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles and core/shell nanostructures, including iron oxide (FeO) and cobalt ferrite (CoFeO) nanoparticle systems.
The employee investigates magnetic anisotropy, exchange coupling, magnetotransport phenomena, and tunneling magnetotransport spin-dependent optical processes, and magneto-optical properties in nanoparticle assemblies for sensing, photonic, and spintronic applications.
Experimental duties include nanoparticle synthesis, sample preparation, structural characterization using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), as well as magnetic characterization using vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) instrumentation.
The employee also performs optical, chiroptical, and magneto-optical measurements, including absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, magnetic circular dichroism (MCD), magneto-photoluminescence (MCPL/Magneto-PL), and related spectroscopic techniques to study excited-state dynamics and light-matter interactions.

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

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have a PhD or MD in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

The employee contributes to research on nanoparticles-mediated sensing concepts, including magnetic nanoparticle materials for amplification and detection of weak magnetic fields associated with microelectronic devices.
Related work involves optical and magnetic measurements using custom-built instrumentation, including confocal microscopy, photoluminescence-based characterization systems, and quantum sensing platforms utilizing spin defects in nanodiamonds and related materials.
Additional responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, scientific manuscript preparation, presentation of research findings, and collaboration with faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
Highly motivated and exceptionally organized team player with good communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Have the knowledge of handling light sensitive compounds.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$88,848

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Timothy Cryan
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Executive Officer
Contact's Email: tmcryan@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4159

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/15/2026
Deadline for Applicants: 07/29/2026
Date to be filled: 07/31/2026