Description

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University invites applications for a SUNY PRODiG-Plus Fellowship. The SUNY Promoting Recruitment Opportunity Diversity Inclusion and Growth Plus (PRODiG-Plus) Fellows Program designed to (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. The PRODiG-Plus Fellows Program offers a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track position at the Postdoctoral Associate level to commence in Fall 2025. PRODiG-Plus Fellows will be a part of a mentored research environment and will engage in a scholarship that represents key areas in Stony Brook's current and growing strengths, bringing a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through research, teaching, and service. Following the fellowship period, Fellows with successful performance will be invited to join the tenure-track faculty at Stony Brook University through an internal promotion process. Candidates with expertise in the areas of microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have demonstrated excellence in innovative research and scholarship, the potential to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department, and plans to contribute to DEI initiatives within the campus and/or SUNY community.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology along with the adjacent Center for Infectious Diseases provide a highly interactive scientific community and promote interactions with faculty throughout the RSOM and University. The Department provides a supportive mentoring environment to foster success and the University offers many opportunities for professional development. State-of-the-art core facilities are available to support research, including microscopy, animal maintenance, flow cytometry, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and biosafety level 3 containment.

Stony Brook prides itself on attracting an incredibly diverse student body, including many first generation immigrants and first generation college students. Recent studies have shown that Stony Brook is one of the top universities in the U.S. for supporting the upward mobility of its students. We aim to grow our faculty in ways that mirror our student body and enhance our commitment to social mobility.

Required Qualifications:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

• Have a PhD or MD degree (or equivalent terminal degree) from an accredited institution completed prior to start date

• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Have at least two years of postdoctoral experience.

• Demonstrate a strong track record of research, as evidenced by publication record, research presentations, awards, funding, and compelling vision for future research and funding.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or fellows.

• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise in areas that complement and expand upon existing departmental strengths in microbial pathogenesis and immunology.

The PRODiG-Plus Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. A complete application will consist of seven items, including the required application form:

1) Cover letter that indicates the department applying for and addresses the criteria for the position.

2) CV.

3) Sample of representative scholarly work (no more than 3 publications).

4) Research statement that summarizes past, current, and future research (2-to-3 pages).

5) Teaching statement (1 page).

6) Essay Requirement: In 750 words or less, please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

7) Three letters of reference.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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.

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