Clinical Geneticist, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatrics

Stony Brook University: Health Sciences: Renaissance School of Medicine: Pediatrics

Location

Open Date

Sep 30, 2026

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Division of Medical Genetics, Genomics and Metabolism at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is seeking a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Geneticist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join our growing, diverse, and multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess or be eligible for New York State medical licensure.

Responsibilities and Requirements :

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical genetics services to a diverse pediatric and adult patient population. Clinical responsibilities will include the evaluation, diagnosis, counseling, and longitudinal management of patients with suspected or confirmed genetic disorders, including congenital anomalies, neurodevelopmental disorders, hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, metabolic disorders, and other rare diseases.

The position includes participation in inpatient consultations at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and affiliated clinical facilities, as well as collaboration with pediatric and adult subspecialists across Stony Brook Medicine. The faculty member will work closely with genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, metabolic dietitians, nursing staff, laboratory personnel, and other members of the multidisciplinary genetics team.

The Division currently consists of two clinical geneticists, one nurse practitioner, five genetic counselors, one metabolic dietitian, and two administrative support staff. The successful candidate will join an established and collaborative clinical program with substantial opportunities to help define its next phase of development.

The Division is actively expanding the scope and reach of its clinical programs. Strategic priorities include growth in gene therapy and enzyme replacement therapy, as well as the development and expansion of dedicated programs in cardiogenetics, cancer genetics, and neurogenetics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to program development, establish multidisciplinary clinical pathways, build partnerships across pediatric and adult specialties, participate in therapeutic implementation and longitudinal treatment programs, and develop an area of clinical focus aligned with the candidate’s expertise and interests.

Board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Genetics and Genomics through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics is required. Certification or eligibility in Clinical Biochemical Genetics is desirable but is not required. Candidates with expertise in biochemical genetics may participate in the diagnosis and management of inborn errors of metabolism, enzyme replacement therapy programs, emerging molecular and gene-based therapies, newborn screening follow-up, and the longitudinal care of pediatric and adult patients with metabolic disease.

Candidates with additional certification, training, or experience in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, or molecular diagnostic laboratory medicine are particularly encouraged to apply. Stony Brook Medicine is developing its molecular diagnostic capabilities, and this position offers an opportunity for qualified candidates to participate in the establishment and growth of a clinical molecular genetics laboratory. Depending on the candidate’s background and interests, opportunities may include assay development and validation, test implementation, genomic data interpretation, laboratory quality initiatives, clinical-laboratory integration, and future laboratory leadership. Prior laboratory directorship experience is not required.

As an academic institution, this position requires a significant commitment to teaching across the undergraduate and graduate medical education spectrum. Educational responsibilities may include teaching medical students, residents, fellows, genetic counseling trainees, and other healthcare professionals. Participation in resident and fellow education, interdisciplinary conferences, and departmental educational activities is expected.

Interest in clinical research, translational research, scholarship, quality improvement, and program development is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop an academic portfolio aligned with their clinical, educational, laboratory, or research interests. Opportunities exist to participate in clinical trials, natural-history studies, therapeutic registries, investigator-initiated research, and other scholarly activities related to rare disease and genomic medicine.

The clinical services of Stony Brook Children’s serve the nearly 500,000 children of Suffolk County, New York, and include the following resources:

• A dedicated tertiary-care children’s hospital located on Long Island, outside New York City. Stony Brook Children’s opened its new Children’s Hospital in November 2019. This facility is part of Stony Brook Medicine’s $423 million expansion project, which also includes the Medical and Research Translation building.
• A 10-bed medical-surgical Pediatric Intensive Care Unit featuring large individual rooms, a bariatric room, and capacity for additional step-down beds.
• A dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department.
• A large Department of Pediatrics faculty representing the full range of pediatric subspecialties, including Adolescent Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, Child Abuse and Advocacy, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetics and Genomics, Hematology and Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology.
• Pediatric, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, and Child Neurology residency training programs, as well as selected pediatric subspecialty fellowships.
• Opportunities to participate in the development and delivery of advanced therapeutics, including gene therapy and enzyme replacement therapy, in collaboration with relevant clinical specialties, pharmacy, nursing, infusion services, and institutional research infrastructure.
• Extensive resources for laboratory, translational, and clinical research within the clinical departments of the Renaissance School of Medicine and the broader Stony Brook University research community. Competitive seed funding may be available within the Department for junior investigators and mid-career investigators pursuing new research directions.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation package is highly competitive. The State University of New York supports tuition assistance programs, tax-deferred savings programs, long-term and short-term disability plans, workers’ compensation, Family and Medical Leave Act benefits, and generous retirement plans. Comprehensive benefit plans include health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Academic rank and starting salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, training, qualifications, and scholarly accomplishments.

The Environs:

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital is approximately a 10-minute drive from the beach and is accessible to New York City by train. Life in and around Stony Brook offers access to both the natural environment of Long Island and the cultural resources of the New York metropolitan region. Suffolk County offers extensive beaches, parks, outdoor recreation, farmers’ markets, vineyards, seasonal festivals, and a broad range of dining and cultural activities. The museums, performing arts, restaurants, and other cultural institutions of New York City are approximately one hour away.

Stony Brook University is ranked among the leading research universities in the United States and internationally. The University has a substantial record of scientific discovery and innovation, including major contributions to biomedical research, imaging, physics, and the study of infectious diseases. Stony Brook University’s performing arts, athletic, educational, and cultural events are readily accessible from the hospital. High-quality local school districts contribute to a family-friendly environment.

Application:

The successful candidate will possess an MD or DO degree, or an equivalent medical degree, and will be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Clinical Genetics and Genomics through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Candidates must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted New York State medical license.

Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Biochemical Genetics is desirable but not required. Additional training or certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, or a related molecular diagnostic discipline is considered an important additional qualification.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative clinical care, medical education, program development, and professional advancement. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in medical education, multidisciplinary clinical care, clinical or translational research, molecular diagnostics, laboratory development, or scholarly activity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

MD/DO Degree (or foreign equivalent). Board Certified/Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics through the American Board of Medical Genetics or Genomics. Candidates must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted New York State medical license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Biochemical Genetics is desirable but not required. Additional training or certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, or a related molecular diagnostic discipline is considered an important additional qualification.

Application Instructions

For questions regarding this position, please contact Janet DeLuca at View email address on click.appcast.io .

Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or 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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