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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY invites candidates to apply for Two Associate or Full Professor, SUNY Empire Innovation Program (EIP) Searches: (1) Materials or Polymer Chemistry and (2) Infectious Diseases – Stony Brook Chemistry:
The Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University is currently conducting searches for a faculty member at either the Associate or Full Professor ranks as part of its State University of New York (SUNY) Empire Innovation Program (EIP) hires in the areas of Advanced Materials Sciences and Infectious Diseases. EIP faculty members are expected to expand and strengthen SUNY’s research capacity in strategic priority areas through cutting-edge research activities, cross-disciplinary collaborations, dynamic entrepreneurial activities, and contributions to the health and economic vitality of New York State. We seek recognized leaders in their fields with an international reputation for outstanding research in addition to established track records of scholarly achievements, high-impact publications, and significant external funding. Successful candidates not only have proven experience directing Centers and Institutes for Research but also serve on scientific advisory boards and professional societies. As such, we seek applicants whose exemplary record in research and teaching has prepared them not only to contribute to our institutional mission to educate and train a broad student population but also to serve as mentors for our junior faculty and aspiring researchers. More details about the EIP searches can be found at the following links: (1) Materials or Polymer Chemistry - POST NOW CLOSED and (2) Infectious Diseases – https://apply.interfolio.com/174211.
Stony Brook University has a long-standing commitment to access and a record of attracting a broad student body. Specifically, the University has been recognized nationally for achieving a high upward social mobility index, moving students from the lowest quintile of parental income to the top quintile of graduate income. Internationally recognized research conducted in the Department of Chemistry is highly interdisciplinary. Many faculty members maintain cross-appointments in other Departments in 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, and at neighboring institutions such as Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Faculty-led Centers and Institutes that promote interdisciplinary research have included the Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery, the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science, DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Centers on synthesis science and energy storage, the Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electric Energy Systems, and the Center for Advanced Study of Drug Action. The Department also possesses a strong history of excellence in graduate student mentoring, featuring an NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program and NSF-funded Research Traineeship program, aimed at graduate student training and connectivity.
LECTURER POSITION - CHEMISTRY
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY invites applications for a one-year, renewable, non-tenure track lecturer position in the Department of Chemistry beginning in January 2026.
Stony Brook is a research university with a strong commitment to curricular innovation. The position includes opportunities for curriculum development and for training and supervision of teaching assistants in the Department's undergraduate chemistry courses. Initial assignment will likely be in our organic chemistry courses, and may include both lecture and laboratory components. Proficiency and comfort with teaching other areas of Chemistry would be considered favorably. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Education, or related fields is required. Previous experience administering large lecture or lab courses would be a plus. Candidates should submit a cover letter, a complete CV including a publication list and a statement of teaching interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Lecturer Search Committee via Interfolio.com http://apply.interfolio.com/174569. Application deadline is November 17, 2025. Stony Brook University is an AA/EEO employer and educator and actively encourages applications from women and members of historically under-represented groups.
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