Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry with an emphasis on chemical biology, cell biology or a closely related field in hand by the start of the appointment. Candidates may be considered if they are nearing the completion of their PhD, with valid proof provided.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in live-cell, high-resolution confocal fluorescence microscopy imaging, the design and synthesis of novel fluorescence molecular probes, and mammalian cell culture.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator Dr. Simou Sun in the department of Chemistry. Please visit to see publications that have come out of our research. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

●     Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct interdisciplinary research in chemical biology and biophysics, with a specific focus on the cell biology and biophysics of extracellular vesicles.

●     Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.

●     Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.

●     Mentor graduate students conducting research on related topics.

●     Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.

●     Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

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.

Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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