Description

SUNY PRODIG Plus Fellow in Chemistry

Location: Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, NY
Open Date: Feb 23, 2026
Deadline: Apr 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University seeks to hire a SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Growth plus (PRODiG+) Fellow at the Lecturer level to begin in Fall 2026.

The PRODiG Plus Fellowship is designed with two primary goals: (1) increase the number and share of excellent and diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. More information about the fellowship is available at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

Candidates in various fields and sub-disciplines of chemistry, including both experimentalists and theorists, will be considered. The new faculty member is expected to establish a vibrant, extramurally funded research program that synergizes with existing chemistry faculty and contributes to Stony Brook University's strategic priorities in artificial intelligence, global health, quantum information science, and climate science. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field, a demonstrated record of excellence in innovative research, and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry. The fellowship is for a 12-month appointment for two years, with the goal of conversion to a tenure-track assistant professorship at the conclusion of the fellowship.

Stony Brook University has a long-standing commitment to access and a record of attracting a broad student body, and the university has been recognized nationally for a high upward social mobility index, moving students from the lowest quintile of parental income to the top quintile of graduate income. We seek applicants whose aptitude and enthusiasm for research, teaching, and service will prepare them to contribute to our institutional mission to educate and train a broad student population. Research in the Department of Chemistry is highly interdisciplinary, and faculty with interests in materials particularly benefit from close interactions with nearby Brookhaven National Lab (BNL), which provides state-of-the-art facilities for research in chemistry, nanoscience, and energy, including the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and the National Synchrotron Light Source II. Centers and institutes that promote interdisciplinary research include the Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery, the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science, DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Centers on synthesis science and energy storage, the Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electric Energy Systems, and the Center for Advanced Study of Drug Action. The Department also has a strong history of excellence in graduate student mentoring. The NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program and NSF-funded Research Traineeship program in quantitative analysis of materials provide additional mechanisms for graduate student training and connectivity.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. Have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to the 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Possess relevant postdoctoral and/or industrial experience. 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. Quality and fundability of proposed research. Based on creativity of and originality of ideas and ability to successfully conduct impactful research. Potential impact on the research mission of the University. Based on complementarity of research to other faculty research interests and potential for collaboration as well as alignment with institutional strategic priorities. Potential impact on the educational mission of the University. Based on relevance of teaching interests and plans for and experience with supporting and mentoring a broad student population.


Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/178732.

Application Instructions:
Candidates should submit:

• A Cover letter,
• Detailed curriculum vitae,
• As well as a statement of research, teaching, and service goals/accomplishments, along with an additional statement that demonstrates a commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment, including relevant goals and achievements.
• As part of the application process, candidates are required to respond, in 750 words or less, to the following essay prompt:
  "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."

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.

Highlighting complementarity and synergy with ongoing research activities at Stony Brook University and the Chemistry Department is encouraged. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information for three references; references will only be solicited for a short list of candidates. All application materials should be submitted via apply.interfolio.com/178732. Application review will begin upon receipt. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

EEO Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating 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.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)-632-6280.



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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