Assistant/Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics (Tenure-Track)

Assistant/Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics (Tenure-Track)

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: Jun 23, 2026

Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Stony Brook University, SUNY, is seeking applications for two (2) state-supported tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The positions are primarily research-oriented. Successful candidates will have, or be able to establish, innovative externally funded research programs. We are open to all areas of physiology and biophysics. We especially welcome candidates interested in organ physiology; molecular, cellular or tissue biophysics; advanced electrophysiology, ion channel studies or membrane biology; neurobiology; signal transduction; cancer biology. We encourage candidates to build on existing strengths within the department (see our website at Competitive startup funds and modern lab and office space will be provided. The Department and the University have state-of-the-art core facilities for microscopy, functional imaging, proteomics, transcriptomics, lipidomics, flow cytometry, and high-performance computing. We are a collegial and highly collaborative department, led by a new Chair: Prof. Diego Restrepo, Ph.D. We have close relationships with physical, engineering, medical, and life science departments throughout the university and beyond. We seek to be a hub of interdisciplinary research. With the support of the Dean of the Renaissance School of Medicine, the Department is in a multi-year expansion phase. About RSoM: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is a public medical school in Stony Brook, New York. It is part of Stony Brook University, a flagship of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of the nation's premier centers for academic and healthcare excellence. The school is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through basic scientific research and offers comprehensive education programs that prepare students for careers in medicine and science. These programs emphasize the integration of basic science with clinical practice, fostering a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms of health and disease. Faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research across various disciplines, contributing to significant advancements in medical science and education. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative environment encouraging interdisciplinary research and learning. About SBU: Stony Brook University ( is a flagship of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It ranks among the top 25 public universities in the nation and is one of 71 members of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Founded in 1957, it is also one of the nation's youngest R1 universities. Located 60 miles from New York City on the beautiful wooded North Shore of Long Island Sound, Stony Brook University has contiguous basic-science and medical campuses and is located near Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Cold Spring Harbor research labs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or foreign equivalent) and postdoctoral research experience are required. Current extramural biomedical research funding is required as evidence of fundability. Three letters of recommendation.

Preferred Qualifications:

High quality of past and current research. High quality of proposed research. Strong potential to continue to attract external research funding. Strong letters of recommendation. Potential for collaborations within the department and across campus. Record of success in mentorship and teaching. Demonstrated leadership and service to the scientific community.

Application Instructions

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Special Notes:
Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

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. 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.

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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.