The Department of Pharmacological Sciences (Pharm.stonybrook.edu/) at Stony Brook University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The Assistant/Associate Professor will serve as the Principal Investigator and Director of a laboratory that will focus on basic and/or translational biomedical research in fields with relevance to Pharmacology.  In addition, the incumbent selected will be expected to train graduate students, residents, and and/or postdoctoral fellows in research methodology and to participate in departmental and university service and our teaching mission as part of the academic community.

Experience in any area of pharmacology that pursues fundamental questions, in particular in the areas of neuropharmacology, infectious disease therapeutics, chemical biology, signal transduction, or other topics with therapeutic and translational relevance.  Capable of functioning as a mentor with strong organizational and administrative skills.  Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by lead and/or senior authorship of published research communications in peer-reviewed journals.  Record of federal research grant support (e.g. K-award, etc. for Assistant Professor and NIH R01-equivalent funding for appointment as Associate Professor).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD (or foreign equivalent), at least three years of postgraduate research experience, and an outstanding record of research accomplishment as demonstrated by lead and/or senior authorship of publications in basic and/or translational fields with relevance to Pharmacology.  Prior history of obtaining K-level funding for starting or early-stage assistant professors and R01-level federal support for established investigators. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in any area of pharmacology that pursues fundamental questions, in particular in the areas of neuropharmacology, infectious disease therapeutics, chemical biology, or signal transduction.  Evidence of functioning as a trainee mentor.  Teaching experience.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Ms. Katie Houghton, Department of Pharmacology, Stony Brook University, email: katie.houghton@stonybrook.edu - phone: 631-444-3050.

Special Notes
Tenure Track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date:  As soon as possible.

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, 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 624 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. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center?s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research.  Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine.  We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives.  We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. 

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Stony Brook 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.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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