Assistant/Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Assistant/Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Required Qualifications

The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates doing innovative work in any area of biochemistry, molecular, or cell biology are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates using quantitative methods to explore questions in the areas of membrane biology, cytoskeleton, chromatin, or metabolism.

Candidates must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field.

At least 2 years of postgraduate experience in a related field

Outstanding record of research accomplishment

Comprised of faculty in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine, the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology is an active, collaborative community of scholars with broad research interests dedicated to both scientific discovery and to education at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels. Beyond the Department there are opportunities for collaboration with other research programs including the Stony Brook Cancer Center, the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, and the Institute for Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery. In addition, the University maintains professionally staffed core facilities to support research including ones for proteomics, next generation sequencing, NMR spectroscopy, and microscopy.

Questions should be addressed to:  BCBFacultySearch@stonybrook.edu

Preferred Qualifications

Research program using quantitative approaches to address questions in the area of cell biology of membranes and cytoskeletons, chromatin and chromosome behavior, or metabolism.

Has established an independent research area with a high probability of acquiring external funding.

Senior candidates should have a record of success with extramural funding and training of graduate students.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The successful applicant is expected to establish a vibrant, extramural funded research program. To participate fully in teaching at the Undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. level and to participate full in service activities for the Department and the University.

Special Notes

This is a tenure track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date:  8/15/2020

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The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure

Those interested in this position should:

Complete the online Applicant Information Survey.  Do not submit this survey to the department with your application.  Any questions regarding the survey, please email oide@stonybrook.edu.

Submit a   State Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV by clicking Apply.  Include a list of publications and past and current research funding, statement of research interests, summary of administrative and teaching experience, and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the AJO website.  Alternately, you may submit your application package to the departmental address below.

Interested applicants must use Academic Jobs Online.

(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15135) to submit a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae including list of publications and past and current research funding, statement of research interests, summary of administrative and teaching experience, and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the AJO website. Electronic submission through AJO is required.

BCB Faculty Search

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

450 Life Sciences Bldg

Stony Brook, NY 11794-5215

Campus Description

Long Island’s premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony Brook University’s entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools — Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Renaissance School of Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare — as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 603 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County’s only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children’s, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region.

 

Official Job Title:    Assistant/Associate Professor

REF#:                                           F-10096-19-10

Campus:                                     Stony Brook West Campus

Department:                             Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Salary:                                        Commensurate with Experience

Posting Start Date:                 10/15/2019

Posting End Date: 11/29/2019

Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 11/29/2019, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.

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Job Category:   Faculty and Librarian

Posting Date:   10/15/2019

For a full position description or application procedures, visit: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/faculty-jobs/positions/faculty-librarian/current-year/Assistant-Associate-Professor-F-10096-19-10