Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Research

Location: Stony Brook, New York
Open Date: May 21, 2026
Deadline: Jun 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation seeks an Associate Professor, with expertise in clinical and preclinical musculoskeletal research to advance the research goals of the department. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate with current faculty, as well as mentor junior faculty, fellows, residents, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Furthermore, the incumbent will be expected to develop an independent extramurally funded research portfolio. Lead a broad research portfolio encompassing orthopaedic surgery, biomedical engineering, and bone biology Conduct studies to better understand and mitigate the adverse effects of pharmaceuticals on skeletal development and fracture healing Perform research in the field of skeletal biomechanics utilizing synthetic models, cadaveric tissue, explanted human tissues, and animals Direct clinical studies of orthopaedics outcomes utilizing clinical, radiographic, and patient reported outcomes Manage diverse teams of clinical research coordinators, technicians, and students Disseminate research results through publications in journals and presentations in conferences Secure external (federal, state, industry, foundation) funding to support collaborative and independent research activities Other duties as required

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• PhD in biomedical engineering and/or medicine research
• Minimum of 20 years of post-graduate experience
• Experience with preclinical orthopaedic models
• Proficiently with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Prism)
• A strong publication track record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and track record of effective team collaboration
• Teaching experience in graduate and undergraduate courses
• History of graduate student training (e.g., advising, qualify exams, thesis committees)
• Experience in research and analysis of rodent gait
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines

Application Instructions
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For questions regarding this position, please contact Bill Powell at william.powell@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Special Notes:
Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description:
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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