SUNY, Stony Brook University
Associate Professor or Full Professor, EIP Center of Excellence in Infectious Di
SUNY, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11790
Overview
Associate Professor or Full Professor, Empire Innovation Program (EIP) Center of Excellence in Infectious Diseases • Location: Stony Brook, NY • Open Date: Oct 01, 2025 • Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Position Announcement: Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation. Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University. Start Date: Fall 2026. As part of the SUNY Empire Innovation Program, the Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University (SBU) invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation. The position is set to begin in Fall 2026. We welcome applicants who are experimentalists or theoreticians in
Chemical Biology , with priority given to candidates whose research programs focus on
infectious diseases . Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field. Postdoctoral experience. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research. Strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, particularly in organic and/or biological chemistry. Expectations
The successful candidate is expected to have already established a vibrant, extramurally funded research program that will enhance SBU's research enterprise. This includes conducting fundamental research, supporting translational projects that generate intellectual property, and/or contributing to multi-PI grant proposals. Research Environment
The Department of Chemistry at SBU is highly interdisciplinary, with faculty holding cross-appointments in departments such as the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and the Renaissance School of Medicine. Faculty also have cross appointments in neighboring institutions, including Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Faculty members are active in various research hubs, including: Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology Institute for Advanced Computational Science Two DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Centers (synthesis science and energy storage) Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electric Energy Systems Center for Advanced Study of Drug Action Graduate training is further supported by the NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program and the NSF-funded Research Traineeship Award. BNL, located 30 minutes from campus, offers state-of-the-art facilities such as the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and the National Synchrotron Light Source II. Additionally, the Medical and Research Translation building at the School of Medicine serves as a hub for translational research and bioimaging. About Stony Brook University
SBU is a dynamic public university and a member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). With over 950 research faculty, 26,000 students, and approximately $260M in annual research spending, SBU is internationally recognized for its excellence: Top 1% of universities worldwide and 39th among U.S. universities (QS University Rankings). 15th among U.S. universities in social mobility (U.S. News & World Report) 23rd among public institutions in the US (Forbes) #1 Public University in New York (U.S. News & World Report) Top 10 most diverse U.S. campuses (24/7 Wall St/USA Today). SBU is celebrated for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ranking 7th in Forbes' Best Employers for Women and 17th in the Best Employers for Diversity (Education category). Located 60 miles east of New York City, Stony Brook offers a mild climate, excellent public schools, and a growing high-tech industry. Application Process
Candidates should submit the following: Cover letter detailing how the research environment at SBU will support their program. Curriculum vitae, including a publication list. Concise statements of: Proposed research. Teaching interests. Plans for fostering a respectful, collaborative, and supportive academic environment. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information for three references; references will only be solicited for a short list of candidates. Application Timeline
Review of applications begins: Late September 2025. Submission deadline: October 23, 2025. SBU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. SBU is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct or research misconduct, among other infractions. Certain candidates for employment may be required to disclose such conduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings. Employment is contingent on full disclosure. If disclosure is not complete or is misrepresented, an offer may be revoked at the University’s sole discretion. The University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Associate Professor or Full Professor, Empire Innovation Program (EIP) Center of Excellence in Infectious Diseases • Location: Stony Brook, NY • Open Date: Oct 01, 2025 • Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Position Announcement: Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation. Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University. Start Date: Fall 2026. As part of the SUNY Empire Innovation Program, the Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University (SBU) invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor of Empire Innovation. The position is set to begin in Fall 2026. We welcome applicants who are experimentalists or theoreticians in
Chemical Biology , with priority given to candidates whose research programs focus on
infectious diseases . Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field. Postdoctoral experience. Demonstrated excellence in innovative research. Strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, particularly in organic and/or biological chemistry. Expectations
The successful candidate is expected to have already established a vibrant, extramurally funded research program that will enhance SBU's research enterprise. This includes conducting fundamental research, supporting translational projects that generate intellectual property, and/or contributing to multi-PI grant proposals. Research Environment
The Department of Chemistry at SBU is highly interdisciplinary, with faculty holding cross-appointments in departments such as the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and the Renaissance School of Medicine. Faculty also have cross appointments in neighboring institutions, including Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Faculty members are active in various research hubs, including: Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology Institute for Advanced Computational Science Two DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Centers (synthesis science and energy storage) Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electric Energy Systems Center for Advanced Study of Drug Action Graduate training is further supported by the NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program and the NSF-funded Research Traineeship Award. BNL, located 30 minutes from campus, offers state-of-the-art facilities such as the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and the National Synchrotron Light Source II. Additionally, the Medical and Research Translation building at the School of Medicine serves as a hub for translational research and bioimaging. About Stony Brook University
SBU is a dynamic public university and a member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). With over 950 research faculty, 26,000 students, and approximately $260M in annual research spending, SBU is internationally recognized for its excellence: Top 1% of universities worldwide and 39th among U.S. universities (QS University Rankings). 15th among U.S. universities in social mobility (U.S. News & World Report) 23rd among public institutions in the US (Forbes) #1 Public University in New York (U.S. News & World Report) Top 10 most diverse U.S. campuses (24/7 Wall St/USA Today). SBU is celebrated for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ranking 7th in Forbes' Best Employers for Women and 17th in the Best Employers for Diversity (Education category). Located 60 miles east of New York City, Stony Brook offers a mild climate, excellent public schools, and a growing high-tech industry. Application Process
Candidates should submit the following: Cover letter detailing how the research environment at SBU will support their program. Curriculum vitae, including a publication list. Concise statements of: Proposed research. Teaching interests. Plans for fostering a respectful, collaborative, and supportive academic environment. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information for three references; references will only be solicited for a short list of candidates. Application Timeline
Review of applications begins: Late September 2025. Submission deadline: October 23, 2025. SBU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. SBU is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct or research misconduct, among other infractions. Certain candidates for employment may be required to disclose such conduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings. Employment is contingent on full disclosure. If disclosure is not complete or is misrepresented, an offer may be revoked at the University’s sole discretion. The University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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