Location
Laufer Center for Physical & Quantitative Biology
Open Date
Sep 18, 2026
Deadline
Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
We invite applications for an endowed tenure-track faculty position in Physical and Quantitative Biology at the Laufer Center at Stony Brook University. We seek candidates at the assistant or associate professor level. We're open to all areas of physical and quantitative biology, theory/computations and/or experiments (see our webpage Research Overview — The Laufer Center) but are particularly interested in molecular and cellular systems dynamics, interaction networks, adaptation/evolution, drug discovery and design, and development and applications of AI-driven mechanistic studies of molecular-to-multicellular interactions and dynamics.
The position focuses on research, with limited teaching, and is supported by a Laufer Endowed Professorship, which provides annual research support. The successful candidate will have considerable freedom to choose the departmental affiliation that best fits their research areas. The successful candidate will have a PhD in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics; a strong record of research productivity; and the potential for collaboration and leadership in a research setting.
The Louis and Beatrice Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology at Stony Brook University is a multidisciplinary hub for research and graduate training that brings together experts in physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and biology for discovery in biomolecules and cells and to advance drug discovery.
Stony Brook University is a flagship of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Located 60 miles from New York City on the beautiful wooded North Shore of Long Island Sound, Stony Brook University has a Medical School and is located near Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Cold Spring Harbor research labs.
Stony Brook University invites applications from all qualified individuals. The University is an equal opportunity educator and employer, committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing fair employment practices.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics. Strong record of research productivity; and potential for collaboration and leadership in a research setting.
Preferred qualifications:
Quality of past and current research. Demonstrated leadership. Quality of future proposed research. Fundability of proposed research. Complementarity of research with Laufer Center interests and potential for collaborations. Promise of scientific research and the degree to which it aligns with the Center’s research vision. Strong letters of recommendation.
Application Instructions
Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to us and should submit the following materials: (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, (3) summary of past research activities (up to 2 pages), (4) overview of future research interests (up to 2 pages).
The deadline for applications is November 16, 2026. Electronic submission through Interfolio is required.
Questions can be addressed to Sabrina Kralik (sabrina.kralik@stonybrook.edu).
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.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in 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.
Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting oea_ada@stonybrook.edu. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.
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.
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.
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.
