Assistant/Associate Professor
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in a Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
Strong background in organic synthesis. Demonstrated track record, in the form of
publications, conference presentations or other documentation, in developing and producing
novel radiotracers for PET imaging.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams including imaging scientists and clinical
researchers. Experience with in cilico modeling. Experience with receptor binding
studies. Experience with in vitro testing of such compounds. Experience developing
CNS PET radiotracers and synthesis procedures for 11C and 18F labeled compounds.
Ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate good judgement.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Stony Brook University is undergoing tremendous growth under a new President, Dean
and Chair of Psychiatry. In addition, our outpatient psychiatry program is expanding
to meet the growing need for behavioral health care in the community. We are looking
for individuals who welcome the challenge and satisfaction of working with a growing
team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, educators,
and researchers who are all motivated to enhance the range of services provided to
our community.
The Senior Research Scientist will play a lead role in designing and producing different
compounds that could lead to radiotracers for human and animal use, and the development
of standard operating procedures for production of these novel compounds. The Senior
Research Scientist will work closely with the PET Core and Department of Psychiatry
imaging researchers in identifying molecular targets and metabolic pathways of interest
for in vivo imaging of psychiatric populations. The Senior Research Scientist will
guide
and participate in the development pipeline from the initial discovery phase. Primary
duties include:
- Design and production of candidate compounds that should lead to 11C and 18F CNS radiotracers
for human and animal use.
- Prepare and submit research papers and abstracts/manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
- Submit grant proposals to government and private funding agencies.
- Train and/or supervise junior trainees (including postdoctoral associates and research
technicians).
- Other duties as assigned.
Special Notes
This is a non-tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime
provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order,
is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide
his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time
as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.
If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Application Procedure
Those interested in this position should fill out an online Applicant Information SurveyState Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV to the departmental address or fax below.
| Ramin Parsey, MD, PhD |
| Chair |
| Department of Psychiatry |
| Stony Brook University |
| Health Science Center, Level 10, room 020 |
| Stony Brook, NY 11794-8101 |
| Fax: (631) 444-1560 |
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 six Health Sciences schools — Dental
Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 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 603 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.
| Official Job Title: |
Assistant/Associate Professor |
| REF#: |
F-9898-18-05 |
| Campus: |
Health Sciences Center |
| Department: |
Psychiatry - Research |
| Salary: |
Commensurate with Experience |
| Posting Start Date: |
05/24/2018 |
| Posting End Date: |
06/23/2018 |
Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure
Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 06/23/2018, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 call the university
office of institutional diversity and equity at (631)632-6280.
| Job Category: Health Science and Medical Center Faculty |
Posting Date: 05/24/2018
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