Careers with Research and Economic Development.

Career Opportunities

Advancing discovery and innovations that grow economic prosperity and nurture our community

In the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development, we are a mission-driven team committed to expanding opportunity for all.
We advance UB’s research excellence and economic impact, supporting the university’s goal of being recognized as a
Top 25 public research institution.

Outstanding Benefits

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

Sponsored Projects Services is seeking a Contracts Manager to review and negotiate research contracts and related agreements. The position will manage a diverse portfolio of research agreement revisions to support the negotiation and administration of research contracts in compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Contracts Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

The Contracts Specialist is an entry-level position responsible for administering, drafting, reviewing and negotiating simple agreements in support of sponsored research activity at the University at Buffalo. This role is designed to ensure compliance with institutional policies, Research Foundation guidelines and applicable laws, while providing crucial support for sponsored research contracts.

Finance Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

Sponsored Projects Services is searching for Finance Managers (FM). This role has primary responsibility for collaborating with Principal Investigators to ensure the smooth financial management and oversight of a diverse funding portfolio.

Proposal Budget Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

The Proposal Budget Specialist supports the proposal and project management process by developing and overseeing accurate, compliant budgets for sponsored projects. This role ensures adherence to funding guidelines, assists PIs and project teams in budget preparation both pre- and post-award as necessary.

Personnel Transaction Specialist, Sponsored Projects Services

The Personnel Transaction Specialist oversees the facilitation and processing of various personnel transactions for staff, faculty and students involved in sponsored awards funded by the Research Foundation and ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting a smooth administrative process.

Open Positions

We are building our team to increase our impact, with more positions coming soon.
If you don’t see an open role that’s right for you now, please keep checking back.

Impact, Community and Belonging

UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York, recognized for our excellence and our impact. 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. 

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.

We are looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of faculty and staff and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 5 years progressively more complex managerial experience. Demonstrated experience leading change, designing business systems and processes, and engaging employees and customers in these activities is required.

Whoever you are, we welcome you as you are. Join us and help shape our future.