Positions Available



Faculty Positions Available


  Administrative Staff Assistant III (P/T) Chemistry - EFRC (Energy Frontier Research Center)

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus two years of responsible full time administrative experience, to include financial management and process/program development. In lieu of degree, four years of directly related full time experience, or a combination of higher education and experience totaling four years may be considered. On-the-job experience required as proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to research, analyze and solve problems are essential qualifications. Prior experience in the managerial operation of research awards/contracts (or related activities) and large groups. The ability to work independently and without supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: Some experience with scientific writing or production of documents is a plus.
Brief Description of Duties: Assist the Director in running the EFRC Center and working closely with two Associate Directors and 10 senior personnel in managing the day-to-day operations. The Staff Assistant will initiate all payments for expenses, maintain accurate EFRC budget, assist with progress reports, and organize meetings and video conferences.

This is a part time position, 18.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday, hours vary. Occasional travel may be required. For additional information, see the Stony Brook Campus Job Opportunities website at: http://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/

Those interested in this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Lauretta Passanant
Search Committee
Chemistry Department
663 Chemistry Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400
Fax: (631) 632-5731


 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.

Stony Brook University is an EOE/AA employer.


Postdoctoral Positions Available

 


Computational chemistry
Postdoctoral position in computational chemistry is open immediately in the group of Professor Jin Wang (theoretical chemistry) U.S.A. Reaction dynamics and molecular recognition will be explored theoretically and computationally. Applicant should have strong background in computational chemistry as well as extensive experience in molecular simulation methods including both quantum and statistical mechanics, familiarity with statistics and strong programming skills. Applicants should send a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, research interest/plan and CV to Professor Wang by e-mail: jin.wang.1@stonybrook.edu


Chemical biology: polyvalent probes of mammalian fertilization and interfacial enzymology of cholesterol oxidation
Nicole Sampson, Department of Chemistry; E-mail: nicole.sampson@stonybrook.edu


Biological chemistry: enzyme inhibitors as novel tuberculosis Chemotherapeutics:
Peter J. Tonge, Department of Chemistry; Email: ptonge@notes.cc.sunysb.edu


Flow-induced polymer crystallization, spinning processes, nanoparticles, biodegradable polymers and nanocomposites:
Benjamin S. Hsiao, Department of Chemistry; Email: bhsiao@notes.cc.sunysb.edu


DNA, Surfactant complexes, Colloids, Fibers, Modified Fullerenes and Membranes:
Ben Chu, Chemistry, Department of Chemistry; Email: Bchu@notes.cc.sunysb.edu


Nuclear reactions at RHIC:
John Alexander and Roy Lacey, Department of Chemistry; Email: rlacey@notes.cc.sunysb.edu , Jalexander@notes.cc.sunysb.edu


Chemical synthesis of electron-active molecular materials:
Andreas Mayr, Department of Chemistry, amayr@notes.cc.sunysb.edu


Solid State Chemistry or Electrochemistry with Solid State NMR
Two postdoctoral position are available. The positions 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
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400
e-mail:clare.grey@sunysb.edu