Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SUNY benefits

State retirement options

Health plan

Collegial department

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon to join its pediatric neurosurgery service at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will partner with another pediatric neurosurgeon to provide regional care for children.

The role offers a balance of pediatric and adult cases, with opportunities to create subspecialty programs and collaborate across neurosurgical disciplines, all within a large academic health

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurological surgery residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery by ABNS, AOA, or RCPSC.
• Completion of an ACPNF-accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship or equivalent, with eligibility for ABPNS certification.
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure at the time of application; licensed by the start date.
• PhD or equivalent research training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join an established pediatric neurosurgery service at Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
• Deliver pediatric neurosurgical care for the region as a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon.
• Balance pediatric and adult elective practice tailored to the candidate's interests; opportunity to develop subspecialty programs.
• Share adult and pediatric neurosurgical call and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurological surgery residency

Board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery

ACPNF-accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship or equivalent

New York State medical licensure eligibility

PhD or equivalent research training (preferred)

Job description

Location

Stony Brook, New York

Open Date

Oct 07, 2026

Deadline

Nov 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Neurological Surgery at Stony Brook University seeks a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon to join an established pediatric neurosurgery service at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will partner with a pediatric neurosurgeon to deliver pediatric neurosurgical care for the region. Stony Brook Children's Hospital is the regional referral center for pediatric care in Suffolk County and eastern Long Island, a catchment of approximately 1.5 million people. Stony Brook University Hospital is a Level I trauma center for both adult and pediatric patients.

Clinical environment: 46-bed NICU and 10-bed PICU Pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit and multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy conference, with active SEEG, DBS, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) programs Complete neuroendoscopy instrumentation Multidisciplinary pediatric neuro-oncology conference with pediatric oncology and radiation oncology Fetal medicine program Multidisciplinary craniofacial team All pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties represented Strong adult neurosurgical subspecialty colleagues in functional, neuroendovascular, spine, neuro-oncology, and skull base surgery, with dedicated neuroendovascular support for pediatric cases Practice: The balance of pediatric and adult elective practice is tailored to the candidate's interests, with the opportunity to build a pediatric subspecialty program and, if desired, an adult subspecialty practice. Call is shared adult and pediatric neurosurgical call. The department's current faculty include eight neurosurgeons, two with pediatric neurosurgical expertise, along with neurointensivists and spine physiatrists. The team is supported by neurosurgical residents and an experienced group of advanced practice providers across inpatient and outpatient care. Academic: ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency Dedicated departmental research support and multiple active NIH-funded clinical trials Opportunities for collaboration across a major public research university

We offer:

• Competitive compensation with a dedicated call compensation structure
• Generous New York State (SUNY) benefits, including state retirement options and health plan
• A collegial, multidisciplinary department

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurological surgery residency
• Board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery by ABNS, AOA, or RCPSC
• Completion of an ACPNF-accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship or equivalent, with eligibility for ABPNS certification
• Eligible for New York State medical licensure at the time of application; licensed by the start date

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research training, or a record of scholarly productivity
• Interest or experience in pediatric and adult spine surgery and neurotrauma

Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure, 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

August 2027

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.

Background Investigation

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Crime Statistics

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Equal 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.