Neurology Physician-Scientist, Assistant/Associate Professor, Neurology, Neurodegeneration (Ten[...]

Stony Brook University : Health Sciences : Renaissance School of Medicine : Neurology

Location

Open Date

Jan 03, 2025

Deadline

Apr 03, 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Neurology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking physician-scientists with basic and translational research interests to join a multidisciplinary team interested in developing and applying bench research or neuroimaging technologies to the study of Parkinson’s disease or other neurodegenerative disorders. The position is tenure-eligible and successful candidates will be appointed at either assistant or associate professor level and will receive space and startup funds commensurate with experience and achievement.

Competitive candidates will lead a robust basic or translational research program and will serve as mentors to research and clinical trainees from affiliate institutional departments. As such, appointees must have experience conducting bench, clinical or translational or neuroimaging research, have a track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrate success securing extramural funding including current funding (this may be a K award). Exceptional opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty from the Departments of Neurobiology & Behavior, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, among other departments across the health science and undergraduate campuses. Stony Brook is host to an array of core services, including small animal MRI, uCT, and PET imaging facilities on the ground floor of the Renaissance School of Medicine campus. Moreover, Neurobiology & Behavior has established the Thomas Hartman Center for PD Research, awarding pilot research funding to over 20 faculty researchers in different basic and clinical departments across SBU.

Applicants with clinical training in adult or child neurology will be appointed in the relevant clinical division and will provide clinical coverage in inpatient and outpatient services. They will also contribute to the educational mission by mentoring research trainees and teaching and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D., Ph.D. degrees (or foreign equivalent). Research experience and accomplishments in either basic, translational, or clinical research. Board certification in neurology by the ABPN and hold or be eligible for medical licensure in New York. Possess a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Evidence of success competing for extramural, federal funding. Evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding, managing a basic research laboratory, or leading clinical trials.

Application Instructions

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Jamie Friede at 631-444-8397.

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 Professions, 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.

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.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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.

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