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University at Buffalo

Director, Research IT

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ November 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Director, Research IT to lead the alignment of advanced information technologies with the university's research priorities. The role involves developing and executing a unified research IT strategy, managing high-performance computing and secure data environments, piloting emerging technologies, and leading a team to support faculty research and foster innovation.

Highlights
  • Lead development and execution of a research IT strategy aligned with university research goals.
  • Deploy and optimize high-performance computing, secure data environments, and advanced analytics platforms.
  • Identify and pilot emerging technologies to boost research outcomes.
  • Manage research IT operations ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal and institutional standards.
  • Coordinate and standardize support services across central and distributed IT units.
  • Serve as liaison between the research community, central IT, and the Vice President for Research.
  • Build, lead, and mentor an IT team focused on research support and innovation.
  • Requires knowledge of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, FISMA, and NIST, and strong communication skills.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and at least 5 years of relevant progressive experience; master's or Ph.D. preferred.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience; full-time role with potential for hybrid work on campus.