Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Neurosurgery
Open Date
Oct 07, 2026 Deadline
Nov 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Stony Brook University seeks a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon to join an established pediatric neurosurgery service at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will partner with a pediatric neurosurgeon to deliver pediatric neurosurgical care for the region. Stony Brook Children's Hospital is the regional referral center for pediatric care in Suffolk County and eastern Long Island, a catchment of approximately 1.5 million people. Stony Brook University Hospital is a Level I trauma center for both adult and pediatric patients. Clinical environment:46-bed NICU and 10-bed PICUPediatric epilepsy monitoring unit and multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy conference, with active SEEG, DBS, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) programs Complete neuroendoscopy instrumentation Multidisciplinary pediatric neuro-oncology conference with pediatric oncology and radiation oncology Multidisciplinary craniofacial team All pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties represented Strong adult neurosurgical subspecialty colleagues in functional, neuroendovascular, spine, neuro-oncology, and skull base surgery, with dedicated neuroendovascular support for pediatric cases Practice: The balance of pediatric and adult elective practice is tailored to the candidate's interests, with the opportunity to build a pediatric subspecialty program and, if desired, an adult subspecialty practice. Call is shared adult and pediatric neurosurgical call. The department's current faculty include eight neurosurgeons, two with pediatric neurosurgical expertise, along with neurointensivists and spine physiatrists. The team is supported by neurosurgical residents and an experienced group of advanced practice providers across inpatient and outpatient care. ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency Dedicated departmental research support and multiple active NIH-funded clinical trials Opportunities for collaboration across a major public research university We offer: Competitive compensation with a dedicated call compensation structure Generous New York State (SUNY) benefits, including state retirement options and health plan A collegial, multidisciplinary department
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:- MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- Completion of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurological surgery residency
- Board eligible or board certified in neurological surgery by ABNS, AOA, or RCPSCCompletion of an ACPNF-accredited pediatric neurosurgery fellowship or equivalent, with eligibility for ABPNS certification
- Eligible for New York State medical licensure at the time of application; licensed by the start date
Preferred Qualifications:- PhD or equivalent research training, or a record of scholarly productivity
- Interest or experience in pediatric and adult spine surgery and neurotrauma
- Special Notes
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure, 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
August 2027 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. 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 by calling (631)632-6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .Equal Opportunity 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 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. 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.
