Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: HSC-Biomedical Engineering

　　 Location Stony Brook, New York

　　 Open Date Jan 17, 2024

　　 Deadline Feb 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

　　 Description The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of Stony Brook University (SBU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, and Regeneration, starting in the Fall of 2024. BME at SBU is a highly interdisciplinary department with growing thematic areas including tissue engineering, biomaterials, bioimaging, regenerative medicine, and bio-nanotechnology; emphasizing collaboration with faculty from other disciplines including but not limited to Dermatology, Chemistry, Neurobiology and Behavior, Psychology, Pathology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Further, the BME department is jointly administered by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), and the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM), the largest academic medical center in Suffolk County, New York. Collaboration with the RSOM provides access to numerous clinical populations and clinicians across many specialties. Further fostering this collaboration, the position is funded through the RSOM.

　　Successful applicants will demonstrate expertise within a research area (e.g., smart materials, stem cells, scaffolding, nanoparticles, genetic editing, single-cell and RNA sequencing, cellular and molecular mechanisms, and biomarkers) and/or a particular imaging modality in therapeutic and diagnosis. The chosen candidate will be expected to pursue an independent, externally funded research program.

　　Stony Brook University is a Flagship University in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and a member of the Associate of American Universities (AAU). SBU offers highly competitive salaries and interactions with a growing, interdisciplinary community in an attractive campus environment. SBU is located in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of New York City.

　　 Qualifications Required Qualifications:

　　Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) with relevant research training and a record of excellence in research. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent academic credentials and promise in securing extramural funding to support an independent externally funded research program. The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency/experience at undergraduate and graduate teaching, service to the discipline, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Preference will be given to individuals who develop tissue regeneration technologies and/or novel biomaterials for translational research, and collaborate with clinical investigators and scientists across SBU departments, such as the Department of Dermatology, in the RSOM.

　　 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 [email protected] or (877) 997-8807.

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact the Faculty Search Committee Chair, Dr. David A. Rubenstein at [email protected]., or Ms. Jennifer LoPresti at [email protected].

　　Special Notes

　　Tenure-track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

　　Anticipated Start Date: August 19, 2024

　　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.

　　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

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

　　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.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly