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Stony Brook Experts
We know higher education can improve society. We know that our greatest achievements come through collaboration — when university research, entrepreneurship and industry growth develop together. We know this because we are New York's Flagship University, a central force in our region's innovation future, a catalyst for our region's economic growth and a place where people, ideas and expertise come together to advance our mission and expand our impact. Our discoveries have real-world applications.
SBU Professor Timothy Glotch selected by NASA for 2028 Artemis Team. The Story.
America's Best-In-State Employers 2026 | Multi-Year Awardee
Ranked #69
Overall in New York State
2025, 2026
Multi-Year Distinction
Be You, Optimized
When you join Stony Brook, you become part of a community powered by unstoppable talent, where success is amplified through collaboration. Joining means tapping into a workforce that propels you to perform at your best, take on new challenges and to thrive alongside other passionate individuals. At its core, the Stony Brook work environment empowers you to Be You, Optimized.
In the Heart of Long Island
Stony Brook University is situated at the geographic midpoint of Long Island — about 60 miles east of New York City and 60 miles west of Montauk Point. Long Island’s villages, hamlets and towns each have their own distinctive character, and each features a wide range of housing choices, culture, and recreation. It is only a short distance to the Atlantic beaches of the south shore and the vineyards of the East End as well as a quick train ride from the campus to Manhattan.
Our Commitment To
Diversity
As the largest single-site employer on Long Island, the diversity of opportunities available is equaled by the diversity of our employees.
Disabilities
We value the unique talents and experience each individual brings. Disabilities should never be a barrier to a successful career.
Veterans
We value the dedication and service of those who serve our country. We proudly support and hire military veterans.
About Stony Brook
The State University of New York at Stony Brook is New York’s flagship university and No. 1 public university. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. With more than 27,000 students, more than 3,000 faculty members, more than 237,000 alumni, a premier academic healthcare system and 18 NCAA Division I athletic programs, Stony Brook is a research-intensive distinguished center of innovation dedicated to addressing the world’s biggest challenges. The university embraces its mission to provide comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality, and is ranked as the #59 overall university and #26 among public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges listing. Fostering a commitment to academic research and intellectual endeavors, Stony Brook’s membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) places it among the top 71 research institutions in North America. The university’s distinguished faculty have earned esteemed awards such as the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Indianapolis Prize for animal conservation, Abel Prize, Fields Medal, Breakthrough prizes in mathematics and physics, and MacArthur Fellows Genius Grants. Stony Brook has the responsibility of co-managing Brookhaven National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy — one of only eight universities with a role in running a national laboratory. In 2023, Stony Brook was named the anchor institution for The New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island in New York City. Providing economic growth for neighboring communities and the wider geographic region, the university totals an impressive $8.93 billion in increased economic output on Long Island. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stonybrooku/ and X @stonybrooku.
Equal Opportunities Employer
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.
- RFSUNY EEO Policy Statement
- EEO: Know Your Rights (Optimized for screen readers)
- EEO Know Your Rights Poster
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Human Resource Services Department at (631) 632-6161 or the University Hospital Human Resources Department at (631) 444-4700.
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.
