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Posted: 01-Sep-23
Location: School of Dental Medicine
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 129447
The Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor with neuroscience/neurobiology research expertise in the mechanisms, prevention, modulation, and treatment of pain or neuropathies. Candidates with additional specialty training in orofacial pain, endodontics, or other relevant dental disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. All candidates must have a PhD degree or PhD degree and DDS/DMD degree, postdoctoral training, and active NIH funding commensurate with academic rank.
The successful applicant will participate in the teaching of basic science courses in the dental curriculum and in the Oral Biology and Pathology graduate program. Faculty members will also participate in service at the college, university, and national levels, as appropriate for their academic rank. Finally, the successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities. A nationally competitive start-up package and customized laboratory facilities will be made available.
The Department of Oral Biology and Pathology has established research programs in gene/cell-based regenerative therapies, mechanisms of collagen degradation, oral and dental stem cell biology, biology of skin and mucosal grafting, wound repair, host modulation, salivary gland biology, inflammation, and oral microbiology. Dental-centered research areas in other departments include enamel and dentin bonding, dental materials, psychosocial aspects of health and illness, applications of cone-beam CT, dental implants, 3D printing, and applications of artificial intelligence in dental imaging (https://dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu/dentalresearch/resfaculty ).
Stony Brook University, an R1 university and member of the Association of American Universities, provides a highly interactive environment with extensive opportunities for collaborations within the School of Dental Medicine as well as with faculty in the School of Medicine and other schools/colleges. Its vibrant neuroscience community is distributed across several departments centers, institutes, and schools and include the Stony Brook Neurosciences Institute
(https://neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu/)
Department of Neurobiology and Behavior (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/neurobiology/), and pain research within the Department of Anesthesiology (https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/anesthesiology/centers/sparc). Excellent molecular, transgenic, behavioral testing and imaging core facilities are available (https://osa.stonybrookmedicine.edu/research-core-facilities).
Required Qualifications:
- PhD degree in a related field or a PhD degree and DDS/DMD degree, or equivalent foreign degree
- Relevant postdoctoral training
- Active NIH funding
- Evidence of interest and ability in classroom instruction and mentoring for professional and graduate students
- A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specialty training in orofacial pain, endodontics, or other relevant dental disciplines
- Didactic and clinical teaching experience
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications. Candidates should submit a personal statement that delineates professional qualifications for the position, description of current research interests and plan, and a teaching philosophy statement, along with curriculum vitae and three professional references. Three letters of recommendation will be required for final candidates.
All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the APPLY NOW button: http://apply.interfolio.com/110202 to begin the application process. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or contact their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. For questions regarding this position, please contact Josephine Levan at (631) 632-6985.
Stony Brook University is a premier employer that provides exceptional rewards, including start-up packages and medical, dental, and vision benefits. The university's competitive salaries and benefits packages include generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, wellness initiatives, and more. For detailed information, visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/working-here. For more information about the School of Dental Medicine, visit dentistry.stonybrookmedicine.edu.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
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