Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Empire Innovation, Microbiology, Virology (Tenure-Track)
Stony Brook University | |
United States, New York, Stony Brook | |
Sep 18, 2024 | |
Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Microbiology and Immunology Location Stony Brook, New York Open Date Aug 06, 2024 Deadline Oct 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of virology, including molecular virology, viral pathogenesis, emerging viral pathogens, and animal models of viral disease. The position will be part of a State University of New York Empire Innovation Program that seeks to build cross-disciplinary collaborations to advance disease prevention and treatment. Applicants incorporating antiviral drug development or novel therapeutic approaches against viral infections are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants are expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program and actively participate in the teaching and service missions within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stony Brook University. The positions include a competitive start-up package, excellent fringe benefits, modern office and research laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core services, instrumentation, and facilities. The Department (https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/mi) along with the adjacent Center for Infectious Diseases (http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/cid/) provide a highly interactive scientific community through collaborative interactions with faculty throughout the Renaissance School of Medicine and University. The Department is home to two graduate programs and two NIH-funded training grants, providing opportunities for graduate student and postdoctoral fellow mentoring and support. Stony Brook University maintains state-of-the-art core facilities that support areas including microscopy and animal imaging, flow cytometry, RNA and single cell sequencing, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and animal maintenance. A state-of-the art Laboratory for Comparative Medicine provides facilities for BSL3 and animal BSL3 research. The dynamic intellectual environment includes the Stony Brook University tertiary care Hospital and Cancer Center, nearby Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a VA Hospital and Research Center, and Brookhaven National Laboratory research facilities. The Department provides a collaborative and supportive mentoring environment to foster faculty success and SBU provides additional opportunities for professional development to assist faculty in meeting their goals. The Department supports diversity and inclusion as essential to achieving excellence and the successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to promoting and advancing these values in research and teaching practices. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Application Instructions All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. |