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Assistant Professor (open rank)

Stony Brook University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position in organic chemistry starting Fall 2010. Appointment at the assistant professor level is expected, but other levels may be considered. Stony Brook’s proximity and unique access to facilities at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Stony Brook University Medical School make this an ideal opportunity for interdisciplinary research, for example in medical imaging. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, as well as postdoctoral experience. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in innovative research and have a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, proposed research plans, statement of teaching interests, and have three letters of recommendation submitted electronically (preferably) to ChemSearch@notes.sunysb.edu, JOBS Reference #F-6117-09-11. Alternatively, materials may be sent to: Search Committee Chair, Faculty Position - Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, 121 Chemistry Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400.

For more information about the Department, please visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/chemistry. Home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, Stony Brook University is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island’s scenic North Shore. Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff, including those employed at Stony Brook University Medical Center, Suffolk County’s only academic medical center. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and co-manager of nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a multidisciplinary research laboratory supporting world-class scientific programs utilizing state-of-the-art facilities such as the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, the National Synchrotron Light Source, and the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, and the NewYorkBlue IBM BG/L+P supercomputer, owned by Stony Brook and managed by BNL. Stony Brook is a partner in managing the Laboratory for the Department of Energy, and is the largest institutional scientific user of BNL facilities. As such, many opportunities exist for collaborative research, and in some cases, joint appointments can be arranged. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Post Doctoral Positions Available

Chemical Biology
Nicole Sampson, Dept. of Chemistry
E-mail: nicole.sampson@stonybrook.edu

Postdoctoral Position:

Solid State Chemistry or Electrochemistry with Solid State NMR.

The position will involve studies of NMR and diffraction gas sorption in zeolites and structures of materials for use in lithium batteries.
Interested applicants should send their CV to:
Prof. Clare P. Grey
Department of Chemistry
E-mail: clare.grey@stonybrook.edu

Descriptive Title: Postdoctoral Associate REF#: WC-R-6239-10-01-S

Budget Title: same as above Research Foundation Professional Position

Department: Chemistry Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC

Grade: E.89 Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in a related field or foreign equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related field. Background in ultrafiltration/nanofiltration/reverse osmosis.

Brief Description of Duties: The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in the Department of Chemistry. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

Assist in the synthesis of polymers, using (interfacial polymerization, UV cross-linking).
Assist in the characterization of nanoparticles and nanocomposites.
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies as needed.
Other duties as assigned, which may include attending scientific conferences and meetings.

Special Notes: This is a full time position. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Some travel may be required.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Cathy Arrighetta
Postdoctoral Associate (6239) Search
Human Resources Services Department
390 Administration Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0751
Fax: (631) 632-2338

Descriptive Title: Postdoctoral Associate

REF#: WC-R-6240-10-01-S

Budget Title: same as above Research Foundation Professional Position

Department: Chemistry Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC

Grade: E.89 Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in related field or foreign equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related field.

Brief Description of Duties: The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in the Department of Chemistry. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

Assist in the development and testing of new ultrafiltration/nanofiltration/reverse osmosis membranes for high-flux water purification.
Assist in the synthesis and characterization of polymer inorganic hybrids, polyoxometalates, nanocomposites, polymer blends and surface functionalization for biomedical and industrial applications.
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies as needed.
Other duties as assigned, which may include attending scientific conferences and meetings.

Special Notes: This is a full time position. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Some travel may be required.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Cathy Arrighetta
Postdoctoral Associate (6240) Search
Human Resources Services Department
390 Administration Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0751
Fax: (631) 632-2338