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Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Chemistry

Salary Range or Pay Grade

120,000 - 150,000 a year

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 prestigious American Association of Universities (AAU). With over 950 research faculty, 26,000 students, and ~$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 terms of 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 also 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). The university has a strong record of supporting underrepresented students and fostering upward social mobility.

Located 60 miles east of New York City, the Stony Brook area offers a mild climate, excellent public schools, and a growing high-tech industry. Situated along Long Island’s northern shore, it is a desirable place to live and work.

Application Process:

Candidates should submit the following:

1. Cover letter detailing how the research environment at SBU will support their program.

2. Curriculum vitae, including a publication list.

3. Concise statements of:

o Proposed research.

o Teaching interests.

o 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.

Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related field. Postdoctoral experience. Demonstrate excellence in innovative research. A strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, particularly in organic and/or biological chemistry.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit: a cover letter detailing how the research environment within the Chemistry Department and Stony Brook University will support the Candidate’s research program; a curriculum vitae, including a publication list; and concise statements of proposed research, teaching interests, and plans for fostering a respectful, collaborative, and supportive academic environment. Applicants for Associate Professor or Professor should also provide the names of contact information for three references; references will only be solicited for a short list of candidates. All application materials should be submitted electronically via apply.interfolio.com **.**

Application review will begin in late September 2025. The deadline for application submission is October 23, 2025.

Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Stony Brook University 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. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

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 creating 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 get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University 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. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.