Cancer research scientist assistant / associate / full professor cancer center researcher

Cancer Research Scientist, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Cancer Center, Researcher

Location: Stony Brook, New York
Open Date: Oct 17, 2025
Deadline: Nov 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
Under the leadership of a new Director, SBCC is entering a phase of significant growth and leadership in the field. Stony Brook Cancer Center (SBCC) is seeking applicants at the Assistant, Associate or Professor levels in the areas of basic and/or translational research. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic growth environment, can engage across disciplines and is focused on making an impact. Candidates whose expertise synergizes with priority areas are of particular interest. The following three programs within the cancer center represent areas of strength: 1. Oncogenic Drivers and Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis; 2. Lipid Signaling and Metabolism in Cancer; 3. Imaging, Biomarker Discovery and Engineering Sciences. Overarching themes across programs include Population Sciences and in Community Outreach and Engagement.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaboratively work toward building research excellence, with the goals of increasing knowledge in a transformative manner and improving outcomes for those with or at risk for cancer. This includes fostering growth and enhancing the external peer-reviewed cancer research in the Cancer Center. Applicants must be an accomplished scientist in cancer research, have track record in extramurally funded research and have a record of mentorship, all commensurate with rank. The successful candidate should hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent.

For more information on Stony Brook Cancer Center Research visit .

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

PhD, MD, MD/PhD (or foreign equivalent) degree, independent cancer research program and current externally funded grant awards focused on cancer research. High impact publication record with current activity. Research focus that demonstrates ability to collaborate and highlight current Stony Brook Cancer Center Research Programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching, mentorship across cancer center training continuum.

Application Instructions
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Special Notes

Tenure/Non-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.

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.

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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.

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