Assistant Professor - Biochemistry & Structural Biology

Global Launch; University (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biochemistry and Structural Biology. The Department seeks investigators who study mechanistic problems in biological systems at molecular structure, interactions, and dynamics. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D.

or M.D. and postdoctoral experience, with strengths in cryo-EM, crystallography, and related methods.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or a closely related biology field.
• At least two years of postdoctoral experience.
• Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a mechanistic research program at the level of molecular structure, interactions, and dynamics.
• Address mechanistic problems using reconstitution, single-molecule methods, enzymology, biophysics, and structural biology.
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and participate in department service.

Skills

Cryo-EM

Crystallography

Biophysics

Enzymology

Single-molecule methods

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in biochemistry/biophysics/chemistry or related field

Tools

CryoEM facilities

Genomics core access

Job description

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Provost-Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Open Date

Sep 15, 2026

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Structural Biology

The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek outstanding investigators who study mechanistic problems in biological systems at the level of molecular structure, interactions, and dynamics. Competitive candidates will bring approaches that resolve mechanism directly, such as reconstitution of purified systems, single-molecule methods, enzymology, biophysics, and structural biology including cryo-electron microscopy and crystallography.

The Department has particular strengths in chromosome biology, the mechanisms of transcription and translation, and lipid and membrane biochemistry. We offer an outstanding environment for a junior investigator building a research program in these or related areas. Stony Brook provides exceptional infrastructure to support this kind of research, including cryo-electron microscopy and genomics core facilities, and close association with the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology and nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, home to synchrotron crystallography beamlines at NSLS-II and cryo-electron microscopy and tomography at the Laboratory for Biomolecular structure.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
All candidates must have a Ph.D., and/or M.D., in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or a closely related biology field, as well as at least two years of postdoctoral experience. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in innovative research and have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred qualifications:
Research program addressing mechanistic problems in biological systems at the level of molecular structure, interactions, and dynamics, using approaches that resolve mechanism directly, such as reconstitution of purified systems, single-molecule methods, enzymology, biophysics, and structural biology including cryo-electron microscopy and crystallography.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, andworking environment. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration 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 get in touch with the Office of Equity and Accessat [phone].

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.