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Assistant Professor - Structural Biology and Biochemistry

Location: Stony Brook, NY
Open Date: Aug 01, 2024
Deadline: Oct 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Candidates doing innovative work in biochemistry and structural biology, or a closely related field, are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates making use of cryo-EM to pursue questions about protein structure.

Comprising faculty in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine, the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology is an active, collaborative community of scholars with broad research interests dedicated to both scientific discovery and fostering inclusive education at undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels. Beyond the Department there are opportunities for collaboration with other research programs including the Stony Brook Center for Infectious Disease, the Stony Brook Cancer Center, the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, and the Institute for Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery. In addition, the University maintains professionally staffed core facilities to support research including proteomics, next generation sequencing and microscopy.


Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in structural biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field, as well as at least two years of postdoctoral experience. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in innovative research and have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must exhibit quality of past and current research.

Preferred qualifications:
Research program that make use of Cryo-EM and modern biochemical techniques to pursue fundamental questions about protein structure.


Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/150115.

To apply, visit: apply.interfolio.com/150115

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application.

Complete applications should include the following:

1) Cover letter.

2) Curriculum vitae with publications and research funding.

3) Summary of past and current research activities (up to 2 pages).

4) Summary of future research plans (up to 2 pages).

5) Statement of teaching interests (up to 1 page).

6) Diversity statement: Describe your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through any of the following: research, teaching and mentoring, and/or service and engagement (up to 1 page).

7) Three (3) Reference Letters.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Questions should be addressed to BCBFacultySearch@stonybrook.edu.

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.