Research Scientist

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, seeks a Research Scientist in the Department of Surgery to lead tissue engineering and biomaterials studies. You will design experiments, analyze complex data, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure compliance with lab and university policies while collaborating with researchers across disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in histology, imaging, and cell culture, with opportunities to publish, present at conferences, and contribute to grant

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medical Science or a closely related field.
• Three years of research experience in Medical Science, with at least one year post-PhD.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and implement research experiments in Surgery to meet objectives.
• Publish papers, present results, oversee grants and collaborate internationally.
• Supervise staff and maintain laboratory records per university policy.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cell culture

Stem cells / cardiomyocytes

Education

PhD in Medical Science

Tools

Histology

Microscopy

Image analysis

SEM

FTIR

Job description

Job Description - Research Scientist (2603030)

Research Scientist

Required Qualification: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Medical Science or a closely related field. Three (3) years of research experience in Medical Science, to include at least one year of research experience following attainment of a Doctoral degree or foreign equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, analyze and interpret complex data, and troubleshoot technical challenges throughout a research project.
• Proficiency in histological and imaging methods, including tissue processing, staining, fluorescent or confocal microscopy, and image analysis.
• Background in developing or utilizing injury, hypoxic, or other experimental tissue-injury models.
• Capability in evaluating cell–biomaterial interactions (cell viability, growth, and function) within engineered scaffolds.
• Experience with specialized cell culture techniques, including stem cells, cardiomyocytes, or primary cell isolation.
• Expertise in working with natural and synthetic polymers, nanofibers, and other biomaterials relevant to tissue engineering.
• Proficiency in scaffold characterization techniques, including SEM, FTIR, mechanical testing, and surface analysis.

Brief Description Of Duties:
Stony Brook University has a Research Scientist position available to do research in the department of Surgery, Plastics division . The incumbent will independently design research and ensure that all research protocols follow the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The incumbent will serve as the a scientist in the Lab.

Duties:

• Plan, design and implement research experiments in the field of Surgery to achieve research objective(s). Preparation of papers for publications, presentation of results in scientific conferences, workshops and seminars. Oversee the preparation of grant proposals and application of grants. Collaborate with members of scientific communities, both nationally and internationally.
• Supervise, plan, organize and evaluate the activities of others including postdoctoral associates, research support positions and graduate assistants. Maintain all laboratory records consistent with University policy
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
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. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Number:

2603030

Official Job Title : Research Scientist

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Department of Surgery

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 9am-5pm

Posting Start Date

Sep 10, 2026

Posting End Date

Sep 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : E89

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook